Kathmandu, March-26: Home Minister Govind Raj Joshi has said in today’s context it is the wish of the people that the government give top priority to maintaining security and peace.
Mr Joshi, while addressing a gathering of senior police officers of the valley here today, noted that people’s expectations can be met only if we all discharge our duty from our respective places and only this can significantly contribute to the development of the country.
Stating that the police should make efforts to resolve emerging problems by making most of the limited means and resources at our disposal, Home Minister Joshi remarked that the environment should be such that criminals and rouges are afraid of the police.
He also spoke of the need of unity and commitment to bring under control criminal activities.
Appreciating the role of police personnel who are performing their duty at the risk of their own life, he noted that the police should work with a feeling that there is somebody to protect them.
The Home Minister stressed the need for the police to take initiatives to prevent possible criminal activities from taking place and head for the site in case such incidents occur.
Police employees, members of the general public and political workers have lost their lives in violence, said Mr Joshi, adding, His Majesty’s Government is making preparations to rehabilitate the families of those who lost their lives and for health, education and jobs of their children.
The government is considering increasing financial assistance to Rs 750,000 given to police employees who sacrifice their lives for the sake of the nation and the people, he added.
Home Secretary Padma Prasad Pokharel said the problem which has emerged now is not the problem of police only but of the entire administration.
Igp Achyut Krishna Kharel observed that police personnel who are ready to lay down their lives for the nation should deserve honour.
Opportunities for career development will be provided to police employees who accomplish challenging tasks, he further said.