71st Police Day: Police Hospital to become medical college, Lumbini Province Police gets baton

The 71st Police Day was observed on Friday, with a ceremony organized at the Police Headquarters to mark the occasion.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah said the government is working to develop the Police Hospital into a medical college. In a written message sent to the ceremony, he said the government remains committed to making the police further capable of handling potential disasters.

Home Minister Sudhan Gurung directed security agencies to work keeping the people at the center. He said the police uniform should be a symbol of trust and security, not fear.

This year's Police Baton was received by the Lumbini Province Police Office. Home Minister Gurung presented the baton. According to Nepal Press, the baton was handed over to DIG Bhupendra Khatri. Similarly, SP Angur GC, chief of the Banke District Police Office, was awarded the 'Full Peace Award 2083' for risky and outstanding work.

Meanwhile, Inspector General of Police Danbahadur Karki said priority has been given to building a high-tech-friendly mechanism to control rising financial and cyber crime. He said modern cells and strategic plans have been put forward to make police service timely, technology-friendly and effective.