Suspicious Objects Found Across Nepal Ahead of Federal Elections; Disposed by Army

Kathmandu. Suspicious objects were found in various places across the country on Wednesday, the day before the House of Representatives elections. The army neutralized suspicious items placed by groups attempting to disrupt the elections in Chapali, Budhanilkantha Municipality-2, and Nagarjun Municipality Ward-2 in Kathmandu.

Suspicious objects were found in 14 locations nationwide, Police Spokesperson (DIG) Rabi Narayan Kafle told Ratopati. DIG Kafle stated that all suspicious objects were 'hoaxes' placed with the intention of creating terror.

Suspicious objects were discovered in Taplejung, Morang, Sunsari, and Udayapur in Koshi Province. Police reported that suspicious objects were found in Parsa, Dhanusha, Mahottari, and Sarlahi in Madhesh Province. Suspicious objects were also found in Surkhet in Karnali Province and Kanchanpur in Sudurpaschim Province. Suspicious objects were found in Baglung and Kaski in Gandaki Province. All suspicious objects were neutralized by the army's disposal team.