KATHMANDU, Oct 12: Prime Minister Balendra Shah has stressed that integrity, honesty and discipline are essential for professional success, urging newly graduated police inspectors to uphold these values in their service.
Addressing a pass-out ceremony at the National Police Academy in Maharajgunj on Monday, Shah asked the officers to apply the knowledge and skills gained during training while adhering to the Constitution, laws, rules, procedures and professional standards.
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He highlighted the police's role in maintaining peace and security, investigating crimes and safeguarding citizens' rights and freedoms. He also urged the officers to perform their duties impartially, without external influence or discrimination, and to remain responsive to citizens' expectations.
Shah underscored the importance of information technology in crime investigation and control, calling for impartial, evidence-based, scientific and technology-driven investigations. He pledged the government's commitment to providing the resources needed for effective investigations and fulfilling its obligations to police personnel.
The prime minister congratulated the graduating officers and thanked their families for supporting their decision to serve the nation through the police force.
A total of 79 police inspectors graduated at the ceremony.
