Armed Police Force to Increase Personnel at Sudurpashchim Border

Kanchanpur. The Armed Police Force (APF) has initiated preparations to increase its personnel at the border crossings in Sudurpashchim Province.

During the 25th anniversary celebration of the APF No. 7 Baidyanath Brigade, Inspector General of Police Raju Aryal directed the deployment of additional personnel along the Nepal-India border in accordance with the Ministry of Home Affairs' policy. He emphasized that everyone must remain vigilant regarding national security issues such as border protection.

“It is our collective duty to stand united on matters of border and national security and to discourage false and misleading information,” said Inspector General Aryal.

The APF No. 7 Baidyanath Brigade in Attariya stated that it is preparing to increase personnel through seven APF companies deployed for border security and crime control in Kailali and Kanchanpur. Initially, 180 police personnel will be added through these companies and battalions.

Acting Brigade Commander and Senior Superintendent of Police Digbijay Subedi stated that the APF is actively working to minimize border crimes, control drug trafficking, curb illegal activities, and prevent revenue leakage. He noted that the APF has recently initiated 24-hour regular patrols in the border areas. The APF reported that 19,691 disaster indicators are currently associated with the Armed Police Force Nepal across the nine districts of Sudurpashchim Province. Additionally, 265 community disaster volunteers have been provided with training.