PM Balen Shah Urges New Police Inspectors To Stay Honest, Independent And Accountable

Kathmandu, 12th October, 2026

Prime Minister Balen Shah attended a Nepal Police programme for the first time since becoming prime minister on Monday, October 12, addressing the graduation ceremony of the Police Inspector Basic Training at the National Police Training Academy in Maharajgunj, Kathmandu.

A total of 79 police inspectors, including eight women and 71 men, graduated after completing 340 days of basic training under the 1st to 184th group. Addressing the newly graduated officers, Shah congratulated them and their families and urged them to carry out their duties with honesty, integrity, discipline and accountability, without coming under pressure or improper influence.

Shah stressed that professional success in the police service requires respect for the Constitution, laws, rules and procedures. He also urged the officers to provide non-discriminatory service and work in a way that allows citizens to feel the impact of effective policing.

Highlighting the changing nature of crime, Shah called for greater use of information technology in crime investigation, saying investigations should be fair, factual, scientific and evidence-based. He also said the government is committed to providing the resources needed for effective investigations.

The prime minister further urged the newly graduated inspectors not to use their positions for personal interests or engage in activities that go against police protocols. He concluded by wishing the officers success in their duties and thanking their families and the National Police Training Academy for their contributions.

Full Speech Of Prime Minister Balen Shah

Distinguished guests present at this graduation ceremony of the Police Inspector Basic Training, other guests, parents and family members, newly graduated police inspectors, members of the media, and everyone present, greetings to you all.

The police inspectors participating in this ceremony are now entering their respective fields after completing 16 months of basic training. I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for your success. I would also like to express my special gratitude to the respected parents and family members who continuously encouraged their sons and daughters to join this challenging profession.

I believe that the police inspectors graduating today have fully acquired the knowledge and skills required to carry out the responsibilities of a police inspector through this training. I expect that you will now be fully capable of putting this knowledge and these skills into practice.

The first standard of professional success in any profession is ethics, integrity, and honesty. Along with this, maintaining professional conduct and discipline and properly following and enforcing the Constitution, existing laws, rules, procedures, and standards also help an individual achieve professional success. Accountability towards one’s responsibilities is equally important. These principles apply to everyone serving in the police force.

The Nepal Police has the primary responsibility of continuously maintaining peace and security in the country, investigating crimes, and protecting the lives and property of citizens whenever any crisis occurs. I believe that while carrying out this important responsibility, the Nepal Police will always perform its role effectively without being influenced by any improper pressure, without discrimination, and while remaining committed to its duties. I also urge you to work in a way that citizens can genuinely feel the impact of your service.

To the police officers graduating today, your good actions will build your good future. I believe that you will not come under any kind of pressure or influence. You will not engage in activities driven by personal interests that go against your organisation’s protocol.

Information technology helps make your work faster, more efficient and more transparent. With changing times, the forms and patterns of crime have also changed. It is necessary to make proper use of information and technology for impartial, factual, scientific and evidence-based crime investigation. The entire police organisation, its leadership and trainers also have an important role in this. The government remains fully committed to providing the resources required for such investigations and fulfilling its responsibilities towards you.

Finally, I wish the police officers graduating today success in their duties. I express my special gratitude to the parents. I also thank the National Police Training Academy for organising this ceremony. [source: PMO]