Efforts underway to strengthen both organisations of police: Home Minister Lekhak

Kathmandu, Sept 15: Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has said the government continues to take measures to strengthen both organisations of police: Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force (APF).     

In his address to a graduation ceremony of the APF basic training for assistant inspectors at the APF Training Centre today, the Home Minister said the process is in progress to amend existing relevant acts and laws as per the need of time. A bill towards that end has been moved ahead.     

He said security agencies remain trusted institutions for the country for their contribution in terms of ensuring the State and Citizens' security, border security, the country's internal security management, and the control of revenue leakage.     

 "The APF has fulfilled its duties with high competency to prove its distinguished presence in national security since its establishment," he said, adding that it has been a supportive organization for citizens.     

Stating that maintaining peace and security in the country amidst changing political, social, economic, and security atmosphere is a highly tough and challenging task, the leader has said the State has established professional security agencies for the same.     

He promised the government's full support and cooperation to manage the required infrastructure for operating this kind of training and capacity enhancement of the APF force.     

Describing peace and security as the first condition for the development of the country, he said civic cooperation is warranted to strengthen the national peace and security system.     

He urged those going to be graduates today to dedicate themselves to the service of the nation and the citizens. A total of 68 participants graduated from the training as assistant inspectors for the APF with a high sense of professionalism and integrity.     

APF Chief Raju Aryal and Nepali Police Chief Basanta Bahadur Kunwar were also present on the occasion. (RSS)