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 Month-long Swasthani Bratakatha begins today Nepal-India IGC meeting makes overall review of bilateral trade, economic… NRB study shows area under crops declines in Koshi province Office of Attorney General submits Annual Report to President Local levels to make online recommendation for citizenship certificate Climate change needs collective address: Finance Minister Paudel Top Headlines Scrutinizing Relevance of Prithivi Narayan Shah´s Thoughts and Strategy1 Relevance of Prithivi Narayan Shah in Contemporary Nepal2 PM Oli, Sri Lankan’s former President meet3 PM Oli extends New Year greetings4 Ncell is the FIRST Nepali Telecom Company to receive ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications for information security and data privacy5 NA team sets out on Gorakha-Kathmandu march to promote ‘unification route’6 Economic prosperity achievable thru good governance: Minister Lekhak7 MCC approves additional 50 US dollars for Nepal8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Public Relations for a Soldier Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki
