PM directs Nepal Police for efficient performance

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, May 25: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ stated that the police must fulfil their responsibilities to the state by efficiently performing their duties.

Addressing a graduation ceremony of the 1-182nd batch of the Basic Police Inspector Training of Nepal Police, Prime Minister Prachanda mentioned that the police are capable and successful in facing any challenges that may arise in their field of duty.

“I believe that you will be successful in overcoming obstacles in crime control and investigation by applying the skills learned during training, making your performance result-oriented,” said Prime Minister Prachanda. 

“You will fulfil your duties efficiently without being deterred in the line of duty,” said PM Prachanda. 

Reminding that Nepal Police is an institution established to maintain peace and order in society and protect human rights through effective crime control and investigation as per the principles of the rule of law, Prime Minister Prachanda emphasised the important role of the training centres in producing skilled and professional police personnel capable of facing the challenges of the 21st century.

PM Prachanda stressed the importance of being responsible to citizens, sensitive to human rights, impartial, professional and committed to the concept of the rule of law.

To elevate the relationship between citizens and the police to a higher level, the Prime Minister emphasised the need for training centres to be sensitive in producing skilled and competent human resources capable of efficiently handling the responsibilities entrusted by the nation.

Stating that the effectiveness of the organisation is directly influenced by the efficiency and skillfulness of the police personnel deployed in large numbers to maintain peace and order, PM Prachanda highlighted the necessity of agile and skilled personnel with required professional training.

The Prime Minister said that a new police academy training centre is being built in Panauti of Kavrepalanchok to modernise training methods and standards and to make the training more qualitative and practical by updating the curriculum.

He clarified that the government was committed to facilitating and completing the construction of these structures (training academy) through diplomatic efforts, keeping national security and interests at the forefront.

On the occasion, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Rabi Lamichhane said that the Police Training Academy is producing dedicated, qualified and capable police personnel for the nation. 

DPM Lamichhane said that he was confident in providing citizen-friendly services in the promotion of peace and security, crime control and public service delivery while keeping the rule of law and supremacy of law in mind and strictly following the policies, plans and programmes of the government. 

Expressing his gratitude at the ceremony, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Basanta Bahadur Kunwar highlighted that police service is not just a job but a distinct lifestyle. 

He emphasised that joining this service requires high discipline, integrity, indomitable courage, continuous learning and unwavering dedication. 

IGP Kunwar expressed his belief that the new police officers being sworn in today are capable, proactive, professional and ready to face new challenges posed by the internationalisation of crime, increasing migration, the rise of organised crime and changing cultures.

IGP Kunwar stated that the legal authority of the state is embodied in the blue police uniform, saying, "I want to instruct all the police inspectors being sworn in to always remember one principle: the authority given by the state should not be viewed as power but as a responsibility entrusted by the state."

At the ceremony, the Executive Director of the Training Academy and Additional Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Sudip Giri, administered the oath to the trainees. 

He also delivered the welcome speech and presented the training report. He said that the training, which began on December 11, 2022, under the affiliation of Tribhuvan University and included a Post Graduate Diploma in Police Science, was successfully completed by all 149 police inspectors, including 18 women officers.