Nepal Police
- Office / Body Name
- Nepal Police
- Description
Nepal Police
Nepal Police is the primary civilian law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining domestic peace, security, and crime investigation in Nepal.
Key Facts
- Leadership: Headed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP).
- Ministry: Operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Active Strength: Comprises approximately $75,000$ personnel.
- Training: The National Police Academy is located in Maharajgunj, Kathmandu.
Major Functions
- Maintenance of law and order.
- Crime prevention and criminal investigation.
- Public safety and traffic management.
- Employs specialized units like the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and Special Bureau.
Note
- The Armed Police Force (APF) is a separate paramilitary security force established under the APF Act, 2001, focused on border security and counter-insurgency, and is not a wing of the Nepal Police.
- Category
- Security Forces
- Established Year
- 1947
- Constitution Article
- Article 268