Army launches drive against irregularities within institution

KATHMANDU: Nepal Army has launched a campaign to eliminate nepotism, irregularities and power abuse within the institution.

The drive aims to increase public trust and all respective offices have been directed in this regard, said the Army's Spokesperson Gokul Bhandari.

A commitment was made at a programme with the theme of 'Institution's expectation and my responsibility' organised by NA at its headquarters in the Capital on Saturday.

Over the programme that will last next five months, Chief of Army Staff Purna Chandra Thapa expressed hope that it would help make the Army a trustworthy institution in terms of national unity and security.