Kathmandu — A hacker group identifying itself as Hacktivist Nepal has intensified cyberattacks on government websites. Most recently, the group hacked into the official site of Nepal’s Department of Survey (dos.gov.np), displaying a photo of the late King Birendra and the slogan “Raja Aau, Desh Bachau” (Bring Back the King, Save the Nation).

The group posted on Telegram, claiming control over the website and replacing its homepage with messages supporting the monarchy, along with audio-visual content.

“Democracy in Nepal has led to an unprecedented level of corruption,” reads the group’s statement. “Political instability and party-centric interests have overshadowed public welfare. We believe in reinstating the monarchy to ensure unity, long-term stability, and a corruption-free governance.”

They also uploaded Nepal’s former national anthem, Shriman Gambhir, asserting their role as “guardians of the internet” and questioning the effectiveness of cybersecurity in the digital age.

Earlier this week, the same group claimed to have hacked the Customs Department’s website, also promoting pro-monarchy sentiments. Though the site has since returned to normal, the video evidence remains on their Telegram channel.

In a separate incident, another pro-monarchist hacker group named 1800 Hacker targeted the Division Forest Office, Sunsari. The group uploaded an AI-generated video of former PM KP Sharma Oli paired with inappropriate music.

These incidents highlight growing cyber threats from politically motivated groups amid Nepal’s fragile digital infrastructure and evolving political discourse.