गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ APF given charge of customs check at TIA Nepal APF given charge of customs check at TIA KathmanduPati January 17, 2024 File photo KATHMANDU – A contingent of 30 Armed Police Force (APF) personnel, under the command of an inspector, has been deployed at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) to oversee customs checks. The mobilization of the Armed Police Force (APF) in customs affairs aims to ensure effective customs checks and enhance security, said Dr. Tokraj Pandey, the chief customs administrator of TIA. “The decision to involve the APF in customs checks comes in response to the finance ministerial-level request and the decision of the Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister. The APF personnel are working in five shifts on a daily basis to conduct customs checks at the airport,” he added. The move to seek direct supervision and involvement of the APF in customs duties is expected to improve airport security and facilitate more effective service delivery. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Home Ministry issues nine-point directive for administrative reforms Government focuses on good governance, prosperity: Minister Khanal PM Shah discusses with CMs to resolve complexities of federalism… KMC, Nepal Police to collaborate for road, urban safety Minister Shrestha directs for structural reform in energy sector German Ambassador Volz pays courtesy call on Minister Khanal Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment2 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident3 We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100 days : Rabi Lamichhane4 Govt declares three-day public holiday of election5 PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights6 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested7 UN Resident Coordinator Yahia calls on Home Minister Aryal8 TRENDING What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? India-Nepal Bilateral Dialogue is the only way forward: Dr. Nihar Nayak CDO of Kanchanpur transferred to Ministry of Home Affairs Dhakal elected FNCCI senior Vice-chair New IGP Kshetri sets new police force reforms into motion M.S Dhoni announces his retirement through an instagram post. Five political parties in Syangja stand against Kaligandaki-Tinau Diversion Project CPN Secretariat meeting postponed due to coronavirus
