Nepal, May 8 -- In response to recent regional security concerns, the Armed Police Force (APF) of Nepal has significantly increased its security operations along the country's border areas.

According to the APF, a total of 312 patrols and 1,844 checkpoints were conducted or set up within just 48 hours. These operations were carried out from the morning of May 6 through the morning of May 8.

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During this period, the APF, in coordination with its Indian counterpart force - Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) -- conducted 84 joint patrols and 228 solo patrols. The joint patrols were carried out as follows: 20 on May 6, 16 on May 7, and 48 on May 8. Similarly, the APF condu...