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 Dengue infection decreasing President Paudel to leave for Azerbaijan to participate in COP29 Three arrested with 5.7-kg gold from airport Fireworks continue in Kathmandu Valley during Tihar despite police watch Newar community in Bhaktapur celebrating Mha puja today, Bhai Tika… Weather likely to remain fair across the country today 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 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 UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki