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 Nepal reassures India over border remarks but domestic political fallout… No parking fees required for ‘pick and drop’ for 15… ‘Promotion of Ayurveda, Yoga and meditation along with modern medicine… Government initiates revising school level national curriculum framework 16 percent of children are malnourished in Madhesh RSP delegation holds talks with BJP leadership Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns3 We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100 days : Rabi Lamichhane4 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested5 Two Offices Under Ministry of Communication to Be Abolished6 Court Orders Release of UML Rekha Sharma7 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment8 TRENDING Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown Tourism entrepreneurs get crash course in Chinese language Kulman Ghising’s reappointment issue stirs conflict between Prime Minister Oli, Energy Minister Pun Who will become new Foreign Secretary after Bairagi’s appointment as Chief Secretary? Cyber bureau launches ‘hackers hunt operation’ Home Minister inaugurates APF company at Chhangru Health post in Humla village sans workforce, shut down for nearly a month CDO Bhatta: Lockdown in Kathmandu Valley should be extended until Dashain
