गड्डाचौकी नाका
Kanchanpur, October 18.
The Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal has established a dedicated “Canine Branch” at the Border Security Company in Gaddachauki to conduct regular security checks, extending operations beyond festive periods.
According to Superintendent of Police (SP) Prem Prakash Sigdel, Commander of the APF No. 35 Saileshwari Battalion, this is the fifth canine branch established by the APF in the country. “Canine branches have already been established at four major border checkpoints across the nation, deploying trained dogs for border security patrolling,” said SP Sigdel. “Now, Gaddachauki serves as the fifth unit.”
He noted that this is the first time the APF has deployed trained dogs for security checks in the Sudurpashchim Province. “This is the first canine branch of the APF in Sudurpashchim, and it is expected to facilitate the reduction of criminal activities along the Nepal-India border,” he added.
The newly established canine branch operates under the command of APF Assistant Sub-Inspector Jagadish Bhatta, supported by a skilled team of five trained personnel. It features two specialized dogs: a female Labrador named “Alpha” and a male German Shepherd named “Delta”.
“The German Shepherd will check for weapons and explosives at the border, while the Labrador Alpha will inspect for narcotics,” SP Sigdel stated, adding that the APF has heightened security vigilance along the border area in Kanchanpur.
The inauguration and inspection ceremony on Friday morning was attended by Kanchanpur Chief District Officer Madan Koirala, APF No. 35 Saileshwari Battalion Commander SP Prem Prakash Sigdel, and Kanchanpur District Police Office Chief Superintendent of Police Netramani Giri, among other officials.
— RSS/Unified Nepal
