Govt. working for safeguarding the Constitution: Home Minister

Kathmandu, July 19: Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has said the government has been working for the protection of the Constitution.     

At a discussion of the National Assembly Federalism Enablement and National Concerns Committee related to law and order today, he shared that the government has laid high emaphasis on safeguarding the main law of the land.     

Noting that there are three key challenges to the security, the Home Minister informed the Ministry is mobilizing its subordinate agencies in a coordinated manner to that end.     

Drug abuse, road accident and suicide are the three major security challenges persisting in the country, he explained.     

He further said that the security is the pre-requisite for democracy and development. "Preparation has been made in a way to hold a meeting with the stakeholders on border security this month. The meeting is expected to be helpful in resolving the border problems", the minister briefed.     

The Minister added that the government is introducing the Act to govern police organizations as it has been so far regulated through a rule.     

The Minister opned that the local level should take initiative for resolving the problems resulting from the Chhaupadi practice.     

On another note, he said that necessary arms would be purchased for the police from the budget appropriated in the current fiscal year as per the law while emphasizing on the infrastructure development and arms procurement for security.     

The government is ready to bring policy reforms based on the recommendations of the high-level committee in regard to the visit visa scam, the minister mentioned.     

Committee President Sonam Geljen Sherpa informed htat the meeting was held with all stakeholders for addressing the issues related to law and order.     

Also speaking oin the occasion, Home Secretary Gokarna Mani Duwadi said enterprise center with medication camps and psycho-social counseling will be put in place in the prisons to promote self-correction and righteousness.(RSS)