KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 5
Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak stated that the government has prioritized the formulation of new laws for the Nepal Police.
He emphasized that updating the legal framework is crucial to ensuring the security agencies are equipped to identify and address emerging forms of crime while maintaining organizational efficiency.
"The Nepal Police is still operating under a law enacted in 1955 (2012 BS). Although it has been amended several times, the time has come to replace it with a new law," he said, noting that the Home Ministry had already approached the Finance Ministry for approval.
The Minister also argued that the need for a new law is reinforced by recent court rulings, asserting that regulations alone are insufficient.
He acknowledged that delays in enacting the law have created uncertainty within the police administration and underscored the necessity of resolving these issues with a comprehensive legal framework. This would also mitigate the trend of resolving disputes through court interventions, Lekhak added.
He further outlined key provisions included in the draft legislation.
Additionally, the Home Minister stressed the importance of coordination among all state organs to uphold citizens' rights.
During the event, Sudurpaschim Province's Minister for Internal Affairs and Law, Hira Sarki, highlighted the challenges faced by Nepal Police and Armed Police Force personnel deployed along the border due to limited resources, urging the Home Minister to address this issue.
Inspector General of Nepal Police, Basanta Bahadur Kunwar, mentioned that the petrol station established by the Nepal Police Welfare Fund would operate 24/7 to supply fuel.
On Thursday, Home Minister Lekhak inaugurated the petrol station run by the Welfare Fund.
