Armed Police Force Officials Transferred to Headquarters Following Security Lapses at Kailali Border Post

March 21, Kathmandu – The Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal has transferred the post commander and other personnel, including Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Pradeep Paudel, from the border security post at Khakraul, Kailali, to their headquarters.

This action follows the seizure of illegally imported goods from India on March 18, and an investigation revealed lapses in unit security, prompting the transfer of personnel for disciplinary proceedings at the APF headquarters.

APF spokesperson Bishnu Prasad Bhatt stated that during the incident, some smuggling groups unlawfully entered the Armed Police Force compound and attempted to assault the post commander. The headquarters has initiated a thorough investigation into why force was not used in such a serious breach and why adequate security measures were not maintained at the unit.

Although DSP Paudel has been actively working to curb smuggling, the headquarters concluded that the unit’s security precautions were inadequate.

Earlier, the APF Nepal’s No. 7 Baidyanath Battalion headquarters in Kailali formed an investigative committee led by Armed Police Superintendent (SP) Anil Karki, commander of the No. 43 Reserve Battalion, Banbahada, Kailali, to look into the incident.

Following the developments, all APF personnel present at the site were recalled to headquarters, and personnel from the APF No. 34 Battalion, Kailali, have been reassigned.

The Armed Police Force has been continuously conducting operations against smuggling and maintaining special vigilance against smuggling activities originating from Khakraul, according to the headquarters.