Kathmandu, Apr. 10: Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has said that His Majesty’s Government is committed to preventing and eradicating anti-social and harmful aspects of human civilisation such as terrorism and smuggling.

Prime Minister Koirala, inaugurating the annual conference of senior police officers here today, stated that the police force had to bear the big responsibility of dealing with such issues facing the country.

Stating that terrorist activity in the name of the so-called Maoists had affected some parts of the country, he said it is the prime duty of the government to guarantee security and create an atmosphere for exercising the rights provided by the Constitution.

Hailing the efforts made by the Nepal Police to combat terrorist activity in the past with its limited means and resources, he said despite the active involvement of the police, terrorism could not be brought under control on account of various shortcomings and weaknesses.

The shortcomings and weaknesses of the past have to be rectified and effective and united action would be taken in the near future against the so-called Maoists unleashing their terror, he added.

He said that pursuant to the policy of providing for the welbeing and security of the most people and adopting the spirit of rule of law, the Nepal Police would be mobilised to combat terrorism and at the same time other related measures would also be initiated.

Mr Koirala said, ” I am of the view that not only the government but the whole nation should honour the sacrifice made by the police organisation in combating terrorism. I assure you that there will not be any decrease in the facilities provided in the case of police personnel who die, sustain injuries or are incapacitated during action.”

The Prime Minister expressed determination that hmg would make every possible effort to provide education, employment and additional facilities to dependents of police personnel who die while on duty.

The Prime Minister called upon the participants of the conference to face the challenges in the country with high morale and professional resolve.

The National Security Council will be further empowered, Prime Minister Koirala said adding that consensus would be sought among the political parties to put an end to the terrorism unleashed on the pretext of Maoist activity, law and order would be maintained, development endeavour carried out on the basis of all-party consensus and the perks of the police force also increased.

Referring to inactivity at the Special Police Department, he issued an order to make that department more dynamic and effective.

Home Minister Govinda Raj Joshi said the Nepal Police had to play a significant role in maintaining law and order, preventing corruption and ensuring success for the priority given by the government to good governance.

The Nepal Police should make its effort to combat terrorism and smuggling more effective, he said adding that the government’s views on increasing the perks and raising the morale of the police are positive.

Home Ministry Secretary Padma Prasad Pokharel voiced the commitment of the government to maintaining law and order, combating corruption and ensuring good governance.

Inspector General of Police Achyut Krishna Kharel said the Nepal Police was always physically and mentally prepared to effectively combat undesirable and terrorist activities infringing on the constitutional rights of the people and pointed out the need to make the Nepal Police physically well-equipped.

Stating that 165 police officers and other ranks had laid down their lives while fighting terrorists, igp Kharel said if hmg creates an atmosphere for assuming guardianship for policemen making the supreme sacrifice for the sake of the country, it would motivate them greatly.

Additional inspector general of police Ramkaji Wantawa said the police organisation was committed to fulfilling the commitment of the government.

The two-day conference will hold discussions on the achievements and evaluation of police activity against terrorists, an assessment of the law and order situation, strategy adopted by the police, effectiveness of training to meet the challenge to the law and order situation and other relevant topics, it is learnt.