Nepali Congress alleges surveillance around Gagan Thapa amid arrest rumours
Summary
Nepali Congress leaders allege plainclothes police are monitoring Gagan Thapa’s residence and office amid rumours that the government is preparing to arrest him. The party says the surveillance and an audio leak are part of a broader effort to intimidate the opposition and discredit its leadership.
Key Points
- Nepali Congress leaders say plainclothes police have been watching Gagan Thapa’s home and office amid rumours of his possible arrest.
- General Secretary Udaya Shumsher Rana accused the government of trying to silence dissent and intimidate the opposition.
- The party says it will pursue political and legal action over an audio recording it claims is part of a coordinated campaign against its leadership.
- Police and a Prime Minister’s Office representative denied having any information about plans to arrest Thapa.
