Armed Police Chief States Force Has Clear Mandate for Riot Control Under Law

Kathmandu. Inspector General (IG) of the Armed Police Force (APF), Raju Aryal, stated that the law has given the APF a clear mandate to control riots. Addressing the 22nd anniversary program of the Pashupatinath Battalion, which oversees the Kathmandu Valley, IG Aryal mentioned that a proposal for a riot control action plan, in accordance with the law, has been submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

‘We have prepared and submitted a riot control action plan to the Ministry of Home Affairs as unrest often occurs,’ Aryal said. ‘It will be easier for us to work once the action plan is approved.’

The government has approved the formation of a regiment battalion under the leadership of an Armed Police Senior Superintendent to be deployed for riot control. IG Aryal stated that the work of controlling riots in the valley will commence after establishing the regiment battalion.

Referring to the excellent performance of the security agencies during the House of Representatives elections held on Falgun 21, Aryal said, ‘It has been proven that we are capable of providing security whenever any situation arises in the country.’

Noting that not a single drop of blood was shed during the election, he added, ‘This is a moment of pride for every one of our jawans.’

Expressing confidence that the proposed Armed Police Bill will be passed by the new parliament, Aryal stated that in addition to seniority, officers must also possess excellent professional skills.

During the program, APF personnel from the Pashupatinath Battalion headquarters were honored and awarded.