PM Shah receives security briefing, directs agencies to strengthen coordination

Summary

Prime Minister Balendra Shah received a security briefing from the chiefs of Nepal’s Army, Police and Armed Police Force and directed them to tighten coordination and cooperation. He also urged a zero-tolerance approach to crime control and stronger protection of citizens’ lives and property during the festive season.

Key Points
  • Prime Minister Balendra Shah met the chiefs of Nepal’s key security agencies at Singha Durbar for a briefing on law and order.
  • He directed the Nepal Army, Nepal Police and Armed Police Force to improve coordination, information sharing and cooperation.
  • Shah instructed the agencies to prevent lapses in protecting citizens and property and to enforce a zero-tolerance policy on crime.
  • The briefing focused on security arrangements for the festive season and the overall national security situation.
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