झापा–इलाम सीमावर्ती क्षेत्र
Bhadrapur (Jhapa), October 5.
To curb illegal smuggling, illicit import and export, and potential revenue leakage along the border, the District Security Committee of Jhapa has heightened security surveillance across the Jhapa–Ilam border region.
On Sunday, an onsite inspection of various locations along the Jhapa–Ilam border was conducted under the leadership of Chief District Officer (CDO) Shrawan Kumar Pokhrel to prevent potential illegal activities. The committee assessed the security status and potential risks in key transit points and areas adjoining local municipalities, including Mechinagar, Buddhashanti, and Arjundhara.
CDO Pokhrel stated that the monitoring was carried out to ensure effective security oversight in remote border areas that lack easy access from the district headquarters. He noted that alternative routes, rural roads, and non-main checkpoints are being closely monitored to prevent illegal transportation and smuggling.
Security patrols have been increased in sensitive zones, considering the risk of goods being illegally exported to India from districts such as Ilam, Panchthar, and Taplejung via Jhapa. CDO Pokhrel emphasized that this approach will help control revenue leakage, curb illegal goods movement, and prevent cross-border crime.
“Since undesirable activities can occur through alternative and rural routes as well as main checkpoints, an onsite inspection was conducted to evaluate the security situation and potential risks in those areas,” he said.
According to him, mechanisms have been established for the immediate exchange of information regarding potential illegal activities and the deployment of security forces for necessary action. The District Police Office, Jhapa, and relevant units of the Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal have been instructed to execute regular and effective patrolling within their respective jurisdictions.
Furthermore, security units from the Nepal Police and Armed Police Force stationed along the border are required to submit a bi-weekly (15-day) report to the District Security Committee detailing their anti-smuggling efforts, security presence, patrolling, and actions taken. Based on these reports, the security situation in the border area will be evaluated to formulate necessary future strategies.
The inspection team included Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP/SP) Basundhara Khadka, Chief of the District Police Office Jhapa; Armed Police Superintendent Sachin Karmacharya, Commandant of APF Nepal No. 2 Battalion Jhapa; Deputy Director Umesh Pandey of the National Investigation District Office Jhapa; alongside other security officials.
CDO Pokhrel added that security agencies have been directed to remain extra vigilant in light of the upcoming festive season, as there is a heightened risk of illegal transport of firecrackers and other contraband across the border.
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