Strengthening deployment of APF Nepal along Chine -Nepal border: prospect & challenges that you have to
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2025
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APF Command and Staff College
Abstract
Border security is a central aspect of national sovereignty, particularly for Nepal, since it
shares a 1,414 km border with China. The research examined the opportunities and
challenges of increasing deployment of the Nepal Armed Police Force (APF), Nepal along
the Nepal-China border. The research employed qualitative research methods such as key
informant interviews, interview, and field observations in Rasuwa District and other northern
border regions.
Findings indicated that logistical problems, bad infrastructure, and a lack of personnel pose
significant barriers to border security. While the APF, Nepal, has established 10 BOPs along
the northern border, it is hindered by long distances from the border, rented buildings, and a
lack of surveillance equipment. The study also identifies the imbalance of security personnel
with a more prominent presence of China in most areas. A language barrier, with a lack of
Chinese or Tibetan speaking APF, Nepal personnel, also complicates operations.
The research also analyses border treaties, security coordination, and rising issues of illegal
operations such as smuggling and unauthorized cross-border travel. While there do exist joint
patrols and coordination talks with the Chinese government, they remain irregular. The
research suggested the deployment of additional APF, Nepal infrastructure upgrading, the
implementation of language training schemes, and the strengthening of Nepal-China
diplomatic interactions to increase security.
A successful multi-dimensional responded that encompasses capacity building, infrastructure
development, and cross-border coordination is needed to achieve border security. The study
provided policy lessons to deploy more APF, Nepal personnel to preserve national
sovereignty and regional stability.