Nepal Police to take legal action against misleading propaganda

KATHMANDU: Nepal Police has said it will investigate and take legal action against individuals deliberately attempting to undermine the organisation or act against the government by dragging the security agency into controversy.

In a statement, Nepal Police spokesperson Abinarayan Kafle said the organisation remained committed to maintaining public security, preserving peace and order, controlling crime, and protecting the lives and property of citizens.

“The Nepal Police wishes to inform all concerned that it will initiate necessary investigations and take legal action in accordance with prevailing laws against individuals deliberately spreading misleading information to damage the organisation’s reputation, professionalism and performance, or attempting to weaken the Nepal Police or act against the government by drawing the security agency into controversy,” the statement said.