Armed Police in Siraha Seize Over NPR 98 Million Worth of Illegal Goods in Current Fiscal Year

May 28, Siraha – Armed Police Force Nepal, No. 7 Battalion Headquarters in Siraha, has made a significant contribution to state revenue collection through the control of illegal goods during the current fiscal year. According to a report released on the occasion of the battalion’s 19th founding anniversary, goods valued at NPR 98,278,329 have been seized and handed over to the relevant customs office in fiscal year 2082/083 (2025/26 to 2026/27 Nepali calendar).

Superintendent of Police Suman Jung Thapa Kshetri of the Armed Police Force Nepal No. 7 Battalion Headquarters, Siraha, stated that this achievement represents a major success in preventing illegal smuggling and trafficking activities in the border region.

Similarly, in fiscal year 2081/082 (2024/25), NPR 96,093,980 worth of illegal goods were seized and submitted to the customs office, according to published data. The Armed Police Force continues to prioritize border security, prevention of revenue leakage, and curbing illicit activities by maintaining effective surveillance, patrols, and intelligence-based operations.

During the program held on the occasion of the founding day, Madhesh Province Police Chief Krishna Dhakal emphasized the importance of maintaining a police force that is friendly toward citizens, stating that any form of misconduct is unacceptable. He said, “Citizens may react in any manner during service, but the police have no license to retaliate. The police’s responsibility is to enforce the law, but causing distress to citizens is not acceptable.”

Dhakal further underlined that as the police organization is funded by the public’s taxes, every police officer must be accountable and responsible. The event concluded with a commitment to deepen border security, revenue safeguarding, and citizen-friendly policing services.

The program was attended by Chief District Officer Surendra Paudel, District Coordination Committee Siraha Chairperson Dinesh Mahto, Chief of District Police Office Siraha Basudev Pathak, heads of various local bodies, and representatives of security agencies. The event was chaired by SP Suman Jung Thapa Kshetri of Armed Police Force Nepal No. 7 Battalion Siraha.