Kathmandu: An election-focused training program for police personnel deployed for the security of the upcoming March 5 elections to the House of Representatives has commenced at the Police Headquarters from Wednesday. The training is being provided to police personnel as per the Integrated Security Plan for the House of Representatives members’ election.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the first phase of the training involves a total of 4,148 personnel, ranging from senior sub-inspectors to police office assistants, working at the Nepal Police Headquarters, bureaus, and Nepal Police Hospital Maharajgunj. These personnel will be trained in different phases over a span of 10 days. Additionally, election-targeted training will be conducted for police personnel through the election cell formed in all district police offices.
The training encompasses various aspects of election security, including the introduction and role of police in elections, security management, and the roles or conditions that the police should adopt in security arrangements. It covers areas that need to be secured in election work, potential problems during elections, and the expectations of services from the police. Furthermore, responsibilities of the police in elections, issues to be considered while constructing polling stations, and conduct to be followed by security agencies under the Election Code of Conduct, 2082, are integral parts of the training.
Moreover, the training will address the election management policy on the use of social media, 2077, along with the Police Act, 2012, and the Police Regulations, 2071. Other election-related topics, including provisions related to crimes and punishments, will also be featured in the program.