Expanded security team to provide cover to new PM

An increased number of security personnel from Nepali Army (NA) will provide cover to prime minister elect Pushpa Kamal Dahal.

According to reports, around 140 NA personnel under the command of Lt Colonel Arun Pal will provide security for Baluwatar- the official residence of the PM.

Earlier, only 80 NA personnel used to be deployed for security at PM's residence.

Apart from NA, personnel from Nepal Police and Armed Police Force (APF) will also provide security to the PM.

The newly elected PM is expected to shift to Baluwatar after he takes oath of office on Monday. nepalnews.com sd Aug 17 08