IGP Kuwar directed to take action against those involved in assaulting police personnel

KATHMANDU: Minister for Home Affairs Ramesh Lekhak directed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Basanta Bahadur Kunwar to probe the recent incidents involving the manhandling of police personnel and take action against the culprits.

The instruction follows the increasing cases of physical assaults and mistreatment against the police personnel on duty in recent days.

Summoning IGP Kunwar and other high-ranking police officers at the Ministry of Home Affairs at Singha Durbar this morning, Minister Lekhak expressed his serious attention over the rising cases of manhandling of security personnel.

He, thus, asked the police organisation to investigate the matter and bring the culprits to justice.

The Minister emphasized more active work on the part of the police organisation to maintain peace and order, especially in the wake of such incidents.

Minister Lekhak said, “I have instructed IGP Basanta Bahadur Kunwar to take action against anyone involved in such incidents.” Understanding the government’s resolve to protect law enforcement personnel, he reaffirmed his commitment to take actions against anyone who disrupts peace and security in society or attack the employees who guard the society.