Interview IGP Upendra Kant Aryal

n the previous years, Nepal Police celebratedthe Police Day differently by inviting a taxi driver who returned half a million rupees left by mistake in his cab by a passenger. The message of the event was clear — Nepal Police was initiating the process of recognizing the common people who contribute to the society in different ways.


Although the behavior of Nepal Police has been changing since the restoration of democracy, the move by the present chief, IGP Aryal, has drastically changed the handling of wok by police and the behavior of its personnel. The ceremony organised to mark Nepal Police Day reflected this. With the strength of just over 70,000, Nepal Police has been facing the scarcity of police personnel and modern equipment required to handle sophisticated crimes. Due to lack of police, Nepal Police has been facing problems in deputing enough number of police personnel. From maintaining law and order to controlling protest demonstrations, Nepal Police is always in the forefront, reaching the site first in any disaster and humanitarian crisis. As the demands of quality and efficient services grow, it is facing a major crunch due to the insufficient financial resources. However, current police chief Aryal has been making efforts not to leave these gaps as they were. “The role of Nepal Police is very significant in maintaining peace and order in the country,” said Minister for Foreign Affairs Mahendra Bahadur Pandey, commending the contribution of Nepal Police to the country in a programme organised by Nepal Police to mark the 59th Police Day. In its history of 59 years, Nepal Police has seen many ups and downs and sacrificed a large number of its cadets to restore the law and order in the country. Whether it is in the conflict period or peace time, Nepal Police has been maintaining law and order in the society.