Stolen weapons and fugitive inmates pose the main challenges to the security of the upcoming House of Representatives elections, according to a recent study. The detailed study conducted by Nepal Law Society across 33 local levels in 35 districts noted that the misuse of social media, looted weapons, and absconding prisoners are the primary security concerns for the elections. Despite the integrated security plan adopted by the government for the elections, inflammatory content and misleading materials spreading on social media remain key security challenges. The report also suggests a possibility of escalating conflict between traditional political forces and new political...