KATHMANDU, Aug 6: In view of the recent developments in Bangladesh, Nepal has increased vigilance in the border areas.
Vigilance along with additional forces has been increased in the border areas and international transit points to avoid infiltration and illegal entry of foreign nationals.
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Following directives of the Central Security Committee, Nepal Police and Armed Police Force (APF) have stated that a circular has been issued to subordinate units to strengthen the security by increasing personnel based on need and to adopt high vigilance along with the assessment of the situation.
Spokesperson of Nepal Police, Deputy Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki said that the security system has been bolstered by deploying additional forces along with the currently deployed security personnel. "Security personnel have been instructed to be alert at the airport and entry and exit points, especially in the Terai and areas bordering with neighboring India, and make security arrangements after assessing potential risks."
Spokesperson of Armed Police Force Nepal, Deputy Inspector General Kumar Neupane shared that security deployment has been strengthened by increasing personnel in the border areas while remaining alert to the infiltration of people from other countries.
