KATHMANDU, Feb. 12 -- Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has instructed Inspector General of Police Basanta Bahadur Kunwar to investigate and bring to justice the individuals responsible for recent assaults and mistreatment of police personnel on duty.

Minister Lekhak summoned high-ranking police officials, including Police Chief Kunwar, to the Home Ministry on Wednesday morning, where he expressed serious concern over the incidents. He emphasized the need for immediate action, stating that such assaults on police personnel, who are tasked with maintaining peace and security, must not be tolerated.

Minister Kunwar urged the police to be more proactive in ensuring law and order, especially given the published reports of mistreatment of securi...