Shake-up in the home administration and security agencies in the offing: DPM Gautam

Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Bamdev Gautam has said that he is going to bring about a major reshuffle in home administration and security agencies soon.

Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Bamdev Gautam speaking at the programme. nepalnews.com/NPA

Speaking at a press meet organized by the Reporters' Club, Monday, he said he would give responsibility to competent persons in the top jobs related to home ministry.

When asked if he would repeat the controversial acts like before with regard to changing leadership of police, he defended his decision taken at that time saying it was a correct to bring reforms in the police administration.

He assured that he would maintain law and order and restore rule of law within the next six months.

He also made it clear that the government would take severe measures against the armed groups in Terai if they don't come to dialogue table.

"The groups not interested in dialogue will be considered as criminal outfits," he added.

The Home minister said that he was committed to return lands and properties seized by the Maoists to the rightful owners. "This will happen as per the agreement between the government and the Maoists and among the parties over the period," Gautam said.

He also made it clear that the government would implement the order of Supreme Court regarding ending the syndicate system effectively.

He said that the government would not differentiate while taking action against Young Communist League (YCL), Youth Force and other groups if they take law in their hands.

He also informed that he would visit the flood-affected areas in Sunsari very soon. nepalnews.com ps Sept 01 08