Army mobilized for multi-tier election security nationwide
Summary
The Nepal Army has enhanced its security measures nationwide ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives election, focusing on securing sensitive sites and supporting election law enforcement.
Key Points
- Nepal Army has ramped up security operations nationwide for the March 5 House of Representatives election.
- The Army conducts patrol and monitoring duties, securing sensitive government, public sites, airports, and prisons.
- Nepal Police and Election Police form the first security tier; Armed Police Force and Election Police the second; Army operates in the third tier but can be reassigned based on security needs.
- Brigadier General Manoj Thapa emphasized the Army's commitment to ensuring peaceful and smooth elections using all available resources.
