Kathmandu,17 Oct : Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that Nepal Police has been dedicating itself for the public security and service, as the closest ‘friend’ between the government and the people.
Addressing a programme organised at the Police Headquarters, Naxal to mark the 67th Police Day today, he said the Police, dedicated to the security of the nation and citizens amidst various ups and downs, has made significant achievement in maintaining law and order and security as well as in crime control front, which is worthy of feeling proud of by every Nepali.
“The dedication of the former office-bearers in the leadership position and the sacrifices of the martyr police personnel have played a major role for the Nepal Police’s reaching the present status,” PM Deuba said, adding that the Police force which carries with it a history of around seven decades has become successful in establishing itself as a professional, capable, disciplined and dutiful public servant coming to the present situation.
He reiterated that the government has been stressing on building a fear-free environment by maintaining law and order and peace a security throughout the nation keeping the country’s internal and external security, protection of sovereignty and people’s security at the centre. “Peace and security are the basis of development and construction, and good governance,” the Prime Minister said and praised the contribution of the police force dedicated selflessly to their duty day and night. PM further said, “It is the police the people who are in distress first remember. It is the Nepal Police who is the friend and rescuer of the helpless, vulnerable and victims of crime. It is the police the centre of faith of all the citizens.”
