Kathmandu, Oct 14: Surveillance on Gen Z activists has tightened after authorities spotted participants from the Free Tibet movement during recent demonstrations. Security agencies began heightened monitoring once members of the Tibetan Origin Blood (TOB) group were identified among protesters.
Gen Z activist Sudan Gurung, leader of the Hami Nepal group, has been under close watch for alleged links with the TOB group. Though Gurung denied any connection in a video post, saying he had no ties to the Free Tibet campaign, the Home Ministry called the issue “highly sensitive” and said anyone appearing suspicious would remain under surveillance.
The move followed viral clips from the September 8–9 protests showing individuals in TOB jackets involved in violent acts. A ministry source said Gurung’s conduct since then has raised concerns, prompting stepped-up monitoring by the Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, and even the Army. Gurung reportedly told Home Ministry officials he had no affiliation with the group and repeated his denial publicly.
Gurung has drawn attention before. He demanded Prime Minister Sushila Karki’s resignation soon after her appointment and accused Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal of trying to seize power illegally. He has also faced complaints of threatening officials and seeking ministerial posts for associates.
On September 15, Gurung led a midnight protest outside the Prime Minister’s residence, joined by families of those killed in earlier protests. He shouted that “the people hold the real power” and warned leaders they could be “dragged out.” The rally came after reports that PM Karki planned to appoint Aryal, Rameshore Khanal, and Kulman Ghising to key ministries.
Police say Gurung and others remain under constant observation. Several people suspected of TOB links have been detained. The Kathmandu District Administration Office granted six days’ custody to three youths, including Tenzin Dawa, after videos showed them carrying weapons during the protests. They are being investigated for indecent behavior while police continue to examine possible deeper connections.
-People's News Monitoring Service