Department of Immigration suspends officers over unauthorized passport stamps
Summary
The Department of Immigration has suspended two officers at Tribhuvan International Airport for illegally stamping 'employment prohibited' on passports of Nepali travelers to the UAE and is investigating further.
Key Points
- Two immigration officers at Tribhuvan International Airport were suspended for stamping passports with unauthorized 'employment prohibited' marks.
- The Department of Immigration had no policy allowing such conditions on passports of Nepali citizens traveling to UAE.
- An investigation committee was formed to uncover the facts behind the unauthorized passport stamps.
- The department warns all employees to strictly follow prevailing laws and regulations during duty.
