Home Minister Gurung Warns Action Against Officials Leaking Sensitive Information
Summary
Home Minister Sudan Gurung has warned officials under the Ministry of Home Affairs against leaking confidential information, saying misuse of state information will be punished under the law. The warning comes after Armed Police Force AIG Banshiraj Dahal was suspended over allegations of leaking sensitive security information.
Key Points
- Home Minister Sudan Gurung warned ministry officials not to share confidential or sensitive information with unauthorized people or organizations.
- He said misuse of state information can hinder crime prevention, investigations and fact-finding in serious cases.
- Armed Police Force AIG Banshiraj Dahal was suspended a day earlier over allegations of leaking sensitive security-related information.
- The Home Ministry has formed an investigation team and asked it to submit a report within three days.