Robust Security Measures Implemented Across Koshi Province for Peaceful Elections

Reliable security arrangements have been made to ensure a fear-free election environment in all constituencies of Koshi Province, including Jhapa, which has garnered national and international attention this election cycle.

Heads of security agencies in the province stated that security has been strengthened through necessary cooperation and coordination among the Nepali Army, Nepal Police, and Armed Police Force, in accordance with the integrated election security plan across all 28 constituencies of Koshi Province. They urged voters to reach polling stations on time and cast their votes without hesitation.

In a conversation with RSS, Eastern Division Commander and Major General Gaurav Kumar KC stated that the army is engaged in coordination with other security agencies for effective security management. He mentioned that security arrangements in Koshi Province have been strengthened to ensure the elections are conducted in a clean, impartial, independent, and fear-free environment.

Major General KC informed that the Eastern Division is committed to conducting the elections peacefully in coordination and cooperation with the security agencies. The Army stated that temporary bases have been established in all 14 districts of the province, with foot and mobile patrols in operation, bomb disposal teams deployed and stationed, special forces deployed in sensitive locations, and increased surveillance through air patrols and drones to further strengthen the security situation.

In coordination with the Armed Police Force, foot and mobile patrols have been increased in border areas to guarantee security for citizens during the election silence period. The Army stated that helicopters and aircraft have been kept on standby in Itahari and Biratnagar for emergency rescue and potential sensitive situations.

Koshi Province Police Chief and Deputy Inspector General Binod Ghimire stated that all four security agencies have been deployed according to the integrated security plan in all constituencies. "Security arrangements are tight, robust, and strong everywhere. Voters should not feel any fear or intimidation in participating in the voting," he said, "There will be no lapse in security. Vote without hesitation."

Armed Police Deputy Inspector General Manish Thapa informed that patrols are being conducted with no compromise on security. He clarified that security has been tightened in border areas and the security assurance for voting in a fear-free environment has been ensured.

The Armed Police Force stated that the necessary manpower has been mobilized in all constituencies of the province. Police teams have been deployed from the 'Headquarters' and the Koshi Province-level Security Committee for security management.