Overview
- During an inspection at Army Headquarters in Bhadrakali, Prime Minister Sushila Karki received a briefing on current threats and an election security mobilisation model.
- She urged the force to develop a clear action plan to ensure public safety, support police operations, and allow political activities without hindrance.
- Karki instructed the army to work with other agencies to recover looted weapons and apprehend prisoners who escaped during the Gen Z protests.
- She called for close operational coordination with the Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force, drawing on lessons from past elections and addressing sensitivities around the polls.
- The directives came a day after President Ramchandra Paudel endorsed the Cabinet decision to mobilise the army, with senior ministers and the army chief present at the inspection.