Upcoming parliament session expected to finalise Federal Police Bill: Home Minister Lekhak

Kathmandu, Oct 15: Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has said that the Federal Parliament’s upcoming session is expected to endorse the Federal Police Bill.

In his address today to a condolence programme at the Nepal Police Headquarters to mark the 69th Police Day, he expressed his commitment to advancing the interests and welfare of the Nepal Police organization. The proposed Bill seeks to replace the Police Act of 2012 BS and includes new provisions aimed at specializing the Nepal Police service and promoting the welfare of police personnel, according to him.

The Minister stated that the Ministry intends to present the Bill to the House of Representatives as soon as possible. “I believe this proposed legislation will pave the way for enhancing the greater interests of Nepal Police and fulfill our long-standing expectations once it is enacted,” he said, recalling that the incumbent government swiftly enacted the Transitional Justice Act after its formation. He added that the Act provides compensation to the families of security personnel who died during the conflict, treating them as the conflict victims. “Those injured or mutilated during the conflict shall be regarded as war survivors.”

During the event, the Home Minister stressed the need to recognize the sacrifices of police personnel who lost their lives or were injured while on duty. Furthermore, he urged police personnel to adopt a more professional approach, acknowledging that the government has faced criticism sometimes due to weaknesses within the police organization.

He reiterated that the police administration is a means of connecting the State with its citizens and directed the police force to implement a policy of zero tolerance against violence toward women, children, against discrimination and untouchability.