Graduation Ceremony of the 183rd Batch Nepal Police Inspectors
The graduation ceremony of the Police Inspector Basic Training Course 1–183rd Batch (14th Post Graduate Diploma in Police Science) was held on Monday at the National Police Training Academy, Maharajgunj, under the chief guestship of Prime Minister Sushila Karki.
Prime Minister Karki awarded the late “Kulananda Vidya First Prize” to Trainee Police Inspector Nirajan Basnet for securing first position overall as well as first in physical fitness and morale enhancement. Other awards were presented to outstanding trainees for overall performance, drill, police tactics and operations, academics, and musketry.
Addressing the ceremony, the Prime Minister congratulated the graduating trainees and wished them professional success. She highlighted that discipline, dedication, teamwork, decision-making ability, and crisis management developed during training form the foundation of professional policing and effective leadership.
Emphasizing that Nepal Police is a key law-enforcement institution, she stated that police officers serve as the first point of contact between the state and citizens, and that public trust in the state is shaped by police behavior and conduct.
She stressed that while no one is above the law, law enforcement must be carried out with courtesy, humanity, professionalism, and integrity.
Prime Minister Karki noted the emergence of new forms of crime such as cyber, organized, financial, and transnational crimes, emphasizing that police officers must evolve beyond mere order-followers to become analysts and problem-solvers.
She further underlined the sensitive role of Nepal Police in ensuring free, fair, and credible elections, instructing officers to perform their duties impartially, without political influence, and in accordance with the spirit of the law.
Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal stated that Nepal Police bears critical responsibilities including law enforcement, crime control and investigation, human rights protection, and disaster management. He remarked that newly graduated officers are not just uniformed personnel but representatives of the state and guardians of public trust.
Given the increasing complexity of crime, he stressed the need for modern thinking, ethical conduct, restraint, and sound professional judgment. He expressed confidence that Nepal Police would successfully ensure a neutral and credible upcoming election.
Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki, delivering the vote of thanks, congratulated the graduates who completed nearly 19 months of rigorous training. He welcomed them to the Nepal Police organization, noting that while the profession brings pride and honor, it also carries immense responsibility and challenges.
He emphasized the police’s role as a bridge between citizens and the state and highlighted Nepal Police’s continuous dedication to public service despite challenges over its seven-decade history.
During the ceremony, Additional Inspector General of Police Siddhi Bikram Shah administered the oath to the trainees and presented the training report. He informed that the program, affiliated with Tribhuvan University, included 92 trainees, including 9 women, all of whom successfully completed the course.
The event featured drill displays, musical performances, and the presentation of rank insignia by parents, and was attended by senior government officials, security chiefs, media, and distinguished guests.
