Minister for Home, Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Om Prakash Aryal inspected the Nepal Police Disaster Management Office at Samakhushi on Friday and instructed the police personnel present. During the visit, Minister Aryal observed a simulated disaster rescue drill, inspected the disaster response equipment and the Police Disaster Response Team, and received a briefing on related activities.

Speaking at a program held after the inspection, Minister Aryal praised the efforts of Nepal Police in disaster management despite limited resources and training. He instructed the personnel to remain on constant readiness with high morale to be mobilized immediately to minimize loss of lives and property in case of potential disasters.

On the occasion, Additional Inspector General (AIG) Siddhi Bikram Shah, head of the Operations Department at Nepal Police Headquarters, expressed gratitude, while Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Santosh Kumar Bhattarai, chief of the Disaster Management Office, gave a presentation on disaster incidents, police mobilization, monsoon preparedness, response plans, requirements for effective response, and future strategies.

The program was attended by AIG Dan Bahadur Karki, chief of Kathmandu Valley Police Office, senior police officials, and police personnel.