Addressing a meeting of Parliamentary Committee on International Relations and Human Rights on Thursday, Khanal said that the government is committed to crushing such forces to ensure peace and new constitution in the country. “The government would not bow down to any such acts,” he said.[break]
Prime Minister Khanal, who is also the home minister, said that the government is committed to ensuring effective law and order in the country and book those involved in such criminal activities.
He informed that some 16 armed groups are currently operating in various Tarai districts lately and that the government is quietly holding talks with many of these armed groups to bring them into mainstream politics. “The government has kept doors open for political groups that want to settle their demands through talks,” he said.
He said that the government would not compromise with the armed groups having criminal motive. “The government must be heavy handed against criminal groups.
He mentioned that police had been able to arrest top leaders of an armed group along with their arms and ammunition from Bhaktapur Wednesday.
The prime minister said that the government has sought cooperation from the Indian government to regulate the open border, which remains an obstacle in maintaining law and order. He added that India has remained positive to Nepal´s request.
Referring to allegations from the lawmakers from Tarai that police had killed many innocent persons in fake encounters, the prime minister said that the government is committed to respecting human rights of all and that security agencies have been instructed accordingly.
He said that the government has given continuity to the Special Security Plan in Tarai districts and that it is also committed to making police well-equipped with vehicles and other necessary logistics to ensure effective law and order in the region.
Cabinet expansion within a week: PM
Prime Minister Khanal has said that the expansion of cabinet will be completed within one week.
Addressing the parliamentary committee meeting, the prime minister said that negotiations are underway with various parties to bring them to the government.
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