Kathmandu, Feb. 4 -- The Nepali Army is coming out of the barracks on Wednesday, a month before the March 5 elections, as government assessments indicate a higher number of polling stations are sensitive from a security perspective as compared to the previous election.

A total of 79,727 army personnel are set to be mobilised across the country to support the Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, and election police in holding the polls peacefully.

"In line with the Integrated Election Security Plan and an earlier Cabinet decision, the Nepali Army will be mobilised for election security from Wednesday," said Army spokesperson Rajaram Basnet.

The army will replace police forces in airports, prisons, and other sensitive areas, freeing police ...