Kaski Tightens Security Measures Ahead of House of Representatives Election

Kaski. Security arrangements have been tightened in Kaski to ensure the upcoming House of Representatives election is peaceful and free from fear.

As the voting day approaches, an integrated election security plan has been implemented to prevent any lapses in security. Assistant Chief District Officer Chitrangat Baral informed that all four security agencies have been mobilized for election security.

The District Security Committee has classified polling stations as highly sensitive, sensitive, and normal, preparing necessary strategies based on security analysis. "Regular monitoring of polling stations is underway, and security arrangements have been made robust and effective based on security analysis," he stated. Personnel from the Nepali Army, Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, and National Investigation Department are deployed for election security, according to Assistant CDO Baral.

The Nepali Army has established three security bases across the three constituencies in the district and increased security surveillance. The Armed Police Force has also set up security bases and been mobilized for election security. The District Security Committee stated that over 400 personnel from the Nepali Army and about 500 from the Armed Police Force have been deployed for the election. Assistant CDO Baral added that over 500 Nepal Police personnel and 2,303 election police will be deployed.

An election-focused security plan was prepared and implemented in the district a month ago. In view of election security, security agencies are increasing regular patrols and security surveillance. It was reported that mobile teams commanded by four Nepal Police Inspectors have been mobilized in Pokhara Metropolitan City. Nepal Police mobile teams commanded by one Police Inspector each have been deployed in the other four local levels.

According to the integrated election security plan, the Nepal Police will be deployed in the inner perimeter of the polling stations, Assistant CDO Baral stated. He mentioned that election police, along with the Nepal Police, will be deployed in the first layer of security. The Armed Police Force will be in the second layer of security, and the Nepali Army will provide security from the outer layer of the security cordon.

A total of 49 candidates are contesting in the three constituencies of Kaski: 17 in Kaski-1, 17 in Kaski-2, and 15 in Kaski-3. Kaski has 153 polling stations and the highest number of voters in Gandaki Province, totaling 308,572.