Kathmandu, Oct 16: Minister for Home Affairs, Sudhan Gurung, has asserted that preparation was underway to reform the laws in order to make the Nepal Police capable, professional and modern.
At a programme organised here today on the occasion of the 71st Police Day, Minister Gurung mentioned that they have been working on the new Police Bill for the improvement of the organisation.
He underlined, "The incumbent government has been taking initiatives to add service and facilities through new laws to encourage the police force. Service and facilities including housing and health care as well as transfer and promotion will be systematized."
The Home Minister opined that activities have been put forward to digitalize all offices of the Nepal Police, adding a concept would be forwarded to boost the self-respect of retired security personnel as well as utilizing their knowledge and skill in coming days.
Stating that crime knows no boundaries, he stressed the need that Nepal Police should be established as a capable body for the control and investigation of transnational crime.
Home Minister Gurung opined, "During the recently held first meeting of Home Ministers of BIMSTEC member states in New Delhi as well as in the meeting with Indian counterpart, I emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation on matters including exchange of information to control cross-border crime and utilization of technology. Nepal should utilize the opportunity created form regional mechanism to strengthen internal security."
Clarifying that anyone who leaks states confidential sensitive information would receive no impunity, he directed to be responsible for protecting information and maintaining confidentiality.
The Home Minister asked the Nepal Police to boost capacity on various modern issues including artificial intelligence, digital forensic, cyber and financial crime investigation and DNS forensic and DNA profiling.
He urged the police organization to make the police uniform one of hope, trust and a symbol of citizen-police collaboration instead of fear and intimidation.
"The new generation is asking—does the state work for us or not? Will my future be secured in my country, in my homeland, or not? This will also be determined by the behaviour you show in the police office, fair investigation, and the rescue efforts during disasters," said Home Minister Gurung.
He informed that provision for risk allowance and snack expenses has been arranged for the security personnel engaged in disaster rescue, and recently, a proposal has been made to increase the posts through the Nepal Police's organization and management survey.
Minister Gurung mentioned that investing in the necessary infrastructure and technology for the Nepal Police is their top priority, and he said the new government is working to serve the people with new vigour, enthusiasm, and mindset.
He said, "It is necessary for you to transform yourselves practically and professionally according to the speed and sentiment of the government to meet the expectations that citizens have from the state. In the coming days, make sure to carry out tasks keeping citizens at the centre, from registering complaints and FIRs to the investigation process."
The Home Minister instructed the police to make their conduct and working style citizen-friendly and to adopt zero tolerance in crime control.
On the occasion, Home Minister Gurung expressed heartfelt tribute to all the immortal police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.
He said, "I highly appreciated the courage shown by the police, who remained steadfast and carried out rescue efforts even when their own colleagues lost their lives during disasters like the flooding in Bhotekoshi, Rasuwa on August 26, and later in Manang, Mustang, and Budhigandaki." (RSS)
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