Nepal government to deploy armed police in camps

Beldangi, August 14: The local administrations in Jhapa and Morang districts have said they would dispatch Armed Police Force (APF) for security in the camps.

The decision has been taken at the wake of a series of violent incidents and approaching date for US government to begin the process of resettlement of the exiled Bhutanese.

The decision was taken at the request of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Local media quoted Chief District Officer of Jhapa Jaya Mukunda Khanal to have confirmed the move, saying they were making arrangements for security at the camps. "APF will set up its posts in each camp within one-and-a-half months."

Each camp will have at least 25 APF personnel and will be dispatched once the UNHCR completes the construction of shelter for them. Bhutan News Service