KATHMANDU, April 5: Home Minister Sudan Gurung has said that security forces in Nepal were effectively “handcuffed” for the past 36 years, implying that they were not allowed to perform their duties independently.
Taking to social media on Sunday morning, the home minister expressed the view that law enforcement agencies had long been prevented from working freely. “Security personnel were kept in handcuffs for 36 years,” he wrote in a Facebook post.
His remarks come amid a series of actions by law enforcement agencies targeting high-profile corruption cases in recent weeks. Police have reportedly begun reopening several major files following directives from the home minister.
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Since assuming office, Gurung has been pushing for stricter action against corruption and irregularities. Under his direction, police have detained several high-profile individuals, including former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, in connection with ongoing investigations.
Authorities have also arrested individuals linked to political and business circles. According to officials, around 10 high-profile figures have been detained so far as part of these investigations.
Through his statement, the home minister suggested that Nepal Police could deliver stronger results if allowed to operate independently and impartially.
