Kathmandu, Nov. 7 -- The government has begun formulating a comprehensive election security strategy for the upcoming House of Representatives election on March 5, as security agencies warn of heightened threats in the aftermath of the Gen Z movement.

Officials say this election is likely to pose greater challenges than the November 2022 polls, citing serious security concerns following the September 9 vandalism during the Gen Z protests, when thousands of prisoners escaped and hundreds of weapons were stolen.

According to the security agencies, over 1,200 weapons were looted or burned during the unrest. Hundreds of weapons are still missing, raising fears they could be misused during the election period. Compounding the risk, about 5,...