Kathmandu: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Mayor Balendra Shah laid emphasis on effective collaboration and coordination between the Metropolitan Police Force of the KMC and the State’s security agencies. Addressing the 33rd anniversary of the KMC Police Force Day, Mayor Shah urged the 362-strong metropolitan police force to work actively to ensure effective enforcement of laws, rules, and regulations.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Shah commended the metropolitan police’s pivotal role in removing encroachments, protecting public properties, and maintaining good governance and order in the Metropolis. Underscoring the importance of good conduct, the Mayor urged the metropolitan police to carry out their duty with civility and decorum.
Deputy Mayor Sunita Dangol instructed the metropolitan police to work in the interest of the public and KMC rather than individuals. She noted that the police should act as a good representative of the KMC institution, being present with people during various occasions.
AIG of Nepal Police, Tek Bahadur Tamang, expressed that the metropolitan police’s partnership with the Nepal Police in managing illegal infrastructures and road encroachments was yielding positive results. Metropolitan Police Force Chief Rajunath Pandey highlighted their achievements in removing unauthorized structures, managing disasters, and controlling public nuisances.
On the anniversary, the metropolitan police conducted a cleaning drive in Swayambhunath Stupa area and Basantpur Durbar Area, and planted saplings across the KMC. The Metropolitan Police Pride award was presented to SP Laxmi Maharjan and Best Metropolitan Police Award was conferred on Head Constable Bal Krishna Karki. Other officers were also recognized for their contributions.
The Metropolitan Police Force was established on this day in 2050 BS.