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 Baglung flood death toll reaches three Teej being celebrated across the country today Constitution recognises ‘people’s war’ as armed conflict,none allowed for expression… Melamchi flood victims complain of not getting grant amount Eye Hospital and local governments continue collaboration for blindness elimination Today’s weather: light to heavy rainfall in different places 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 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA4 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities5 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 Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Public Relations for a Soldier