Chitwan National Park Boosts Security Operations with Technology Integration

Chitwan. Chitwan National Park has started utilizing technology for security purposes. Alongside regular security patrols, sweeps, and ambushes, the use of technology has also commenced.

According to the park's information officer, Avinash Thapa Magar, the office regularly conducts long, medium, and short-distance patrols, deploys informants, and operates a joint investigation cell. Currently, the park administration is also using four trained dogs for park security. Furthermore, the park's security is being maintained through technologies such as real-time monitoring, CCTV camera monitoring, drones, and vehicle tracking record systems. According to him, patrols are also conducted on foot, bicycle, elephant, boat, and vehicle in addition to these.

He stated that the use of technology has achieved significant success in controlling poaching. He said, "With the use of technology, we have succeeded in arresting individuals involved in wildlife crime and reducing poaching." He informed that individuals carrying wildlife trophies have also been apprehended through this. He mentioned that partner organizations have provided significant support alongside the use of technology in wildlife conservation.

He stated that the reduction in poaching has been possible only through the tireless efforts of the youth mobilization committee operating at the local level, the Nepali Army, and the park staff.