Kathmandu, Oct. 12 -- Nepal's law enforcement, particularly Nepal Police, currently operates with a crisis of confidence due to last month's violent Gen Z protests.

As the interim government prepares for the March 5 parliamentary elections, questions remain whether a force still recovering from trauma can effectively maintain order in this crucial period.

Police officials and security experts believe that the morale of the force suffered a serious setback after the protesters not only looted their weapons and ammunition but also stripped them of their uniform. Moreover, scores of police posts have been destroyed, making them unusable.

In such circumstances, a pressing question arises: how will the police ensure law and order?

Although...