Home Ministry Warns of Legal Action Against Election Disruptors; Simrik Air Assists in Forest Fire Control

Kathmandu. The Ministry of Home Affairs has clarified that those engaging in anti-election activities and disrupting peace and order will be brought under the purview of the law.

A meeting held today under the chairmanship of Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal, with the participation of Home Secretary Rajkumar Shrestha, heads of security agencies, and employees of the Ministry of Home Affairs, analyzed daily peace and security, elections, and contemporary challenges.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has taken serious note of incidents such as anti-election activities in various districts, making defamatory statements against political parties or individuals during campaigning, burning tires, organizing torchlight processions, arson and vandalism of public and private property, and other violent activities that seriously affect peace, order, and the environment. Furthermore, the Ministry has clarified that since the aforementioned acts are prohibited and punishable by law, anyone doing so will be brought under legal action.

Simrik Air Assists in Controlling Fire

Meanwhile, Simrik Air provided free assistance in controlling the forest fire that broke out in the Tarebhir forest of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park in Sunkhata, Gokarneshwor Municipality-3, Kathmandu.

Under the corporate social responsibility initiative, Simrik Air ferried water 13 times to extinguish the fire, which started at 9:45 AM today, under the direction of the Ministry of Home Affairs and coordination with the District Administration Office, Kathmandu. This action prevented the fire from immediately spreading towards Bagdwar and residential areas, stated Ram Acharya, Joint Spokesperson for the Ministry of Home Affairs.

According to her, security personnel, national park employees, and local bodies participated in the firefighting efforts. The Ministry of Home Affairs expressed its sincere gratitude, acknowledging the significant assistance provided by the helicopter service provider company.