Inspector General of Nepal Police Hem Bahadur Gurung today admitted, although cautiously, that political pressure on the police force is real.

Speaking to media persons at the Police Headquarters, IGP Gurung said that as in the past the police force has had its share of political intervention at present, but its actions are not influenced by political interest. He said all concerned sides should cooperate in doing away with political intervention.

Alluding to the quasi-policing activities of youth groups of political parties like the Young Communist League of CPN-Maoist and CPN-UML’s Youth Force, Gurung said his department “won’t go after any particular political organisation, but criminals elements won’t be spared”.

He also unveiled a 12-point work plan to improve the security situation in the country. The work plan includes beefing up the presence of the police in sensitive areas including highways, increased patrolling, and enhancing of the communication system of the police. nepalnews.com Dec 03 08