Nepal Police deploys AIGs to oversee election security across all provinces
Summary
Nepal Police has deployed Additional Inspectors General of Police to all seven provinces to oversee security preparations for the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5, including coordinating with district committees and acquiring weapons from the Nepali Army.
Key Points
- Nepal Police Headquarters has deployed Additional Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) to all seven provinces to oversee election security for the March 5 House of Representatives elections.
- AIGs are tasked with assessing security challenges, resources, and sensitive areas, coordinating with district-level security committees.
- Madhesh Province is identified as particularly sensitive due to past incidents and the proximity of Holi festival to election day.
- Police have requested 2,800 pistols from the Nepali Army to reinforce security, following similar arrangements in the previous 202 elections.
