Nepal Police Chief Directs Effective Deployment to Ensure Peace During Upcoming Elections

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Bahadur Karki has directed the effective mobilization of police forces to overcome potential challenges during the upcoming elections and maintain peace and order in society. Addressing police units across the country virtually from the Nepal Police Headquarters on Friday, he ordered flawless performance, treating election security as a national commitment.

IGP Karki placed high priority on intelligence gathering during the election period and emphasized the need for meticulous analysis of security sensitivities. He stressed the importance of continuous coordination and collaboration with other security agencies and stakeholders to ensure the elections are conducted in a fair and fear-free environment.

He issued strict directives to immediately bring anyone violating the election code of conduct or engaging in undesirable activities under the purview of the law. He stated that the police must exhibit high professionalism, discharging their duties neutrally, honestly, and with commitment, and must pay attention to the proper management of police personnel deployed for additional election support.

Karki mentioned that police teams must always remain on high alert, intensifying drills and intelligence analysis to address any unforeseen incidents that might occur in any constituency. He directed the implementation of special security plans to control criminal activities at border crossings, arrest absconding defendants, and seize illegal arms. He alerted subordinate units to be more active in joint security operations alongside a strong police presence for crime control.

During the session, IGP Karki also gathered information from the police chiefs of all seven provinces regarding the current state of peace and security and election preparedness. Police chiefs and representatives from the Kathmandu Valley, all seven provinces, highway security, training centers, and all 77 districts were present virtually at the event. This directive from the Police Chief just before the elections is expected to make the security apparatus more agile and effective.