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.
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