Police Headquarters Directs High Alert in Madhesh Region Following Political Developments

Janakpur. In view of the political activities unfolding in the country, the Police Headquarters has directed that high alert be maintained in the Madhesh region. Following the arrest of former Prime Minister KP Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, the Police Headquarters has issued a circular instructing the Madhesh police to remain on high alert.

The Madhesh Province Police Office confirmed that the circular to remain on high alert was issued since Saturday morning. According to Govinda Thapaliya, Chief of the Provincial Police Office, the circular to remain on high alert was issued through the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Police Headquarters starting today.

DIG Thapaliya stated that the Madhesh Police and subordinate police units have been instructed to remain on high alert in consideration of the recent developments and security challenges in the country. According to him, following the directive from the Police Headquarters, all activities are currently being monitored closely.

He added, 'Starting today, we have begun closely gathering information on all political activities; following the morning's directive, coordination is underway to deploy police forces from the police chiefs (SPs) of all eight districts. Police alertness has been increased with strict monitoring while remaining on high alert.' He also announced that the leave for all police personnel, including District Police Chiefs, has been suspended effective today.

Former Prime Minister Oli and the then Home Minister Lekhak were arrested based on the recommendations of the investigation commission formed to probe the 'Jangi Andolan' (Genji Movement) that occurred about seven months ago (in Bhadra).

The Madhesh Police indicated that the evolving political situation is expected to increase security challenges in Madhesh as well. DIG Thapaliya mentioned that the high alert has been issued in Madhesh Province due to the likelihood of protests and agitation programs in opposition to the arrests.

Madhesh Province comprises eight districts: Parsa, Bara, Rautahat, Sarlahi, Mahottari, Dhanusha, Siraha, and Saptari. The Madhesh Province Police Office informed that there are over 10,000 police personnel across these eight districts.