Home Minister Gurung Inspects Police Headquarters, Announces Plans for Uniform Factory and IGP Promotion Change

Summary

Home Minister Sudhan Gurung announced plans to establish a police uniform factory in rural Nepal and change the insignia awarding process for the IGP, emphasizing support for the police force and resource improvements during his inspection of the Police Headquarters.

Key Points
  • Home Minister Sudhan Gurung announced plans to establish a police uniform factory in rural Nepal.
  • The insignia award for the Inspector General of Police (IGP) will now be affixed by the Prime Minister, not the Ministry Secretary.
  • IGP Dan Bahadur Karki highlighted the issue of personnel leaving the police force and the pending proposal to reduce retirement service years.
  • Minister Gurung pledged to keep the police free from political interference, promising support against any undue pressure.
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