Armed Police Chief Acknowledges Financial Shortfalls, Pledges to Bridge Gaps

Kathmandu. Inspector General of the Armed Police Force (APF), Raju Aryal, stated that it must be accepted that not all needs of the security personnel can be met due to a lack of financial resources. Speaking at a ceremony held at the APF Headquarters on the occasion of the 25th Armed Police Day, Silver Jubilee, Aryal said, 'There is no alternative to accepting that our entire needs cannot be met due to the lack of financial resources; we will fill the gap of scarcity with our determination.'

Aryal stated that the morale, which had dipped after the general performance, would be uplifted by the shine coming from integrity and uniform. He said, 'It is our responsibility to conduct the elections in a fear-free environment.' Aryal directed all ranks to fulfill their responsibilities regarding the elections completely. Aryal also gave instructions to bring fugitive prisoners and looted weapons under control.

IG Aryal announced that one employee among those who have completed 25 years of service in the Armed Police Force will be selected and honored as outstanding.

On the occasion of the Silver Jubilee, IG Aryal announced an increase in services provided through the welfare service center. IG Aryal stated that the loan provided for the purchase of four-wheeled vehicles, currently at NPR 2 million, would be increased up to NPR 2.5 million. IG Aryal also announced that from now on, four individuals—the designated best Jawan of the year, the outstanding operation commander, and those with outstanding performance in sports, who are announced every year—will be sent on UN missions.

The Armed Police Welfare Fund currently has a balance of NPR 5.12 billion. Aryal stated that the fund will provide an annual social security grant of NPR 12,000 to one guardian of the family of a martyred police officer who has completed 70 years of age. IG Aryal also mentioned that the limit for loans provided from the fund to Jawans and officers has been expanded.