Security Concerns Rise in Jhapa's Constituency 5 Amid Intense Electoral Race
Summary
Security concerns have risen in Jhapa Constituency No. 5 amid an intense electoral race involving former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Balendra Shah. Police have deployed additional personnel and technology to ensure a peaceful election despite fears of potential clashes.
Key Points
- Security concerns are escalating in Jhapa Constituency No. 5 due to the intense competition between KP Sharma Oli and Balendra Shah.
- A minor clash occurred between CPN-UML and Rastriya Swatantra Party cadres during the nomination filing.
- Police have deployed additional personnel, including plainclothes officers and sniffer dogs, to prevent election-related violence.
- Authorities are monitoring potential disruptors and reassuring the public of a peaceful election in Jhapa 5.