Department of Immigration suspends officers over unauthorized passport stamps
Kathmandu. The Department of Immigration has taken action against two officers regarding the stamping of 'employment prohibited' on the passports of Nepali citizens traveling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The department has removed two immigration officers working at the Tribhuvan International Airport Immigration Office from their duties, citing illegal practices contrary to prevailing laws and departmental decisions. Their identities have not been disclosed.
The controversy emerged after it was discovered that the passports of Nepalis departing for the UAE from the airport contained a stamp stating, 'Employment is completely prohibited.' The department had formed an investigation committee on Baisakh 3 to uncover the facts.
Department of Immigration spokesperson Tikaram Dhakal issued a statement today clarifying that there is no policy or decision within the immigration administration to grant departure permission to Nepali citizens with such conditions. The department stated that the two officers who acted outside of policy have been immediately removed from their airport duties, and further investigation is underway.
The immigration administration has warned its employees to perform their duties only in accordance with prevailing acts, rules, and departmental circulars, while expressing its commitment to bringing those involved in such illegal activities to justice.
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