Koshi Province Police Face Infrastructure, Staffing, and Crime Challenges
Summary
Koshi Province Police are facing severe infrastructure, staffing, and road safety challenges, with many offices still operating from rented or shared buildings and a rising number of employee resignations. The force says it is also struggling with traffic enforcement, narcotics trafficking, cybercrime, and other serious crimes despite ongoing community-police programs.
Key Points
- Only 355 police units in Koshi Province have their own buildings, while 87 operate from rented houses and 339 use government or institutional facilities.
- Police resignations have risen sharply, with 105 in 2080/081, 340 in 2081/082, and 166 more leaving midway through 2082/083.
- One traffic police officer in Koshi is responsible for 9,021 citizens, 1,948 vehicles, and 46 kilometers of road, while road accidents and deaths continue to rise.
- Provincial Police Chief DIG Shekhar Khanal says the force will pursue result-oriented strategies, a zero-tolerance policy on drugs, and efforts to reduce resignations and accidents.
