KATHMANDU: The National Human Rights Commission has recommended the government investigate filmmaker Nischal Basnet over his alleged involvement in the Gen-Z movement protests held on September 8 and 9, 2025.
According to the commission, Basnet has been listed among individuals who should be investigated for possible roles in the human and physical damages reported during the protests. The report states that authorities should examine whether his public expressions and statements provoked demonstrators and contributed to disturbances in public peace and order.
The commission’s report further recommends legal action against Basnet if he is found guilty following the investigation.
Similarly, the report has also recommended an investigation into vlogger Sisan Baniya in connection with the same incidents.
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