Police Post in Saptari lacks basic facility, security
Summary
The Ramnagar Kodarkatti Police Post in Saptari is operating with no boundary fence, poor buildings and flood-prone facilities, leaving officers working in unsafe conditions. Police there say repeated attacks while intercepting smuggled goods from India have heightened fear and insecurity among the personnel.
Key Points
- The Ramnagar Kodarkatti Police Post in Balan Bihul Rural Municipality-5, Saptari, lacks basic facilities such as a boundary fence and proper living space for officers.
- Assistant Sub-Inspector Pradeep Kumar Bista says the post is flood-prone and officers feel unsafe while carrying out border security duties near the Indian border.
- Police personnel at the post are regularly tasked with stopping illegal transportation of goods from India, but they have faced attacks while doing so.
- Bista says he wants to be transferred and that senior police authorities have not checked on his condition after the attack.
