Kathmandu, Oct 2: The Independent Power Producers’ Association of Nepal (IPPAN) has urged the Home Minister and the Energy Minister to address growing security threats to hydropower projects. Similarly, in Jugal Rural Municipality of Sindhupalchok, letters demanding free shares have been sent in the name of locals to 10 hydropower projects. The letter warned that such obstructions increase project costs and timelines while discouraging private investment. It also pointed out that in recent years, hydropower projects have faced rising incidents of attacks, vandalism, and arson, making private investment insecure. To address this, IPPAN called for a dedicated energy security policy to guarantee long-term protection of both domestic and foreign investments in the sector.