गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ APF Nepal setting up seven more BOPs in Jhapa Nepal APF Nepal setting up seven more BOPs in Jhapa KathmanduPati October 16, 2020 file photo JHAPA : The Armed Police Force (APF) of Nepal has expanded its security presence in areas of the district adjoining the West Bengal and Bihar states of India. The APF has set up 11 border outposts (BOPs). The 11th border outpost was inaugurated at Jyamirgadhi in the Mechinagar Municipality-15 on Wednesday. On the occasion, APF Nepal’s Province no.1 Chief Bansidhar Dahal said that the border outposts are set up at a distance of every five kilometres to beef up security along the Nepal-India border and to check cross-border criminal activities. He said seven more BOPs would be established in the district at the earliest, while directing the security personnel deputed at the border outposts to become extra vigilant on preventing human trafficking, drug trafficking, smuggling and such criminal activities. Jhapa shares 144.2 kilometres of border with the Indian states of West Bengal and Bihar. The local governments in the district are supporting the APF Nepal in setting up the BOPs. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Efforts launched to collect bodies of Russian climbers Dadeldhura bus accident: Death toll reaches five, 12 critically injured… Nepal condemns Israeli attacks against peacekeepers in Lebanon Dashain holidays conclude: govt offices reopen today Around 100 thousand people leave Kathmandu Valley daily for home Five sections of different highways completely obstructed: one way traffic… Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar3 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities4 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA5 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system6 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING Bamdev Gautam’s appointment as National Assembly member challenged in Supreme Court The origins of MCC and its future in Nepal ‘Visit Sauraha campaign’ to attract tourists New IGP Kshetri sets new police force reforms into motion Novak Djokovic disqualified from the US Open for hitting line judge Karnali’s Chief Minister Shahi averts no-confidence motion following agreement with Madhav Kumar Nepal-led faction Preparation underway to open religious shrines from October 17: Minister Bhattarai How to learn online