IGP Karki Highlights Resource Constraints Facing Nepal Police

Rupandehi. Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki has stated that the Nepal Police continues to face shortages of buildings, resources, and legal authority. Despite these challenges, he emphasized that the police force remains committed to fulfilling its responsibilities toward the citizens.

Inaugurating the newly constructed Women, Children, and Senior Citizens Service Center building at the Area Police Office in Butwal today, IGP Karki noted that nearly half of Nepal Police units operate without adequate infrastructure or resources, yet they have not faltered in their duties.

Highlighting the immense public support for the Nepal Police, he mentioned that this cooperation encourages the force to work with greater responsibility and accountability. He reflected on the 70-year journey of the Nepal Police, noting that the force has navigated various political, cultural, and social struggles to maintain peace, public security, and successfully investigate crimes.

During the event, Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City Mayor Khelraj Pandey thanked the British government for its support in serving women, children, and senior citizens as guaranteed by the constitution. He also requested assistance for establishing a ward police office within the Motipur Industrial Area.

Lumbini Province Police Chief DIG Bhupendra Khatri, former Senior Superintendent of Police and project head Indra Neupane, and Rupandehi Chief District Officer Madhav Prasad Paudel expressed confidence that the services provided by the new building would improve access for women and children.

To date, 42 buildings have been constructed and handed over to the Nepal Police to enhance the safety and access to justice for women and children, with 10 more currently under construction. The center aims to register complaints, investigate incidents of violence, exploitation, and abuse, and provide rescue and legal support to victims.

The building was constructed on a 287.25 square meter plot within the Area Police Office premises. Completed at a total cost of Rs 24,143,753, the facility features 11 rooms, including residential quarters, a childcare room, a reception area, case registration, counseling rooms, and a conference hall.

The two-story building is equipped with disability-friendly toilets, a solar energy system, security fencing, and necessary furniture and equipment.