Gagan Thapa calls for probe into cash found at leaders’ homes during Gen Z protests

KATHMANDU, March 24: Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Thapa has called for a thorough investigation into cash reportedly found at leaders’ residences during the Gen Z protests in September.

Speaking at a party central committee meeting, Thapa said the money discovered on September 24 should be investigated in a lawful and credible manner. “The cash found at leaders’ homes during the protests must be subject to legal investigation. It should not be treated merely as a matter of public debate; a clear conclusion must be reached,” he said.

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During the Gen Z protests, demonstrators had set fire to the Budhanilkantha residence of then Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba. Deuba and former central committee member Arzu Rana Deuba were also reportedly attacked during the incident. Videos circulating on social media showed cash being burned at the site.

A similar incident of arson was reported at the Budhanilkantha residence of another Congress leader, Deepak Khadka, where footage also showed money being destroyed in the fire.

Thapa also stressed the need for evidence-based investigations into the misuse of authority and policy-level corruption.