HM expresses condolence

By A Staff Reporter

KATHMANDU, Feb. 6: His Majesty King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev has said that the untimely deaths of former Inspector General of the Armed Police Force Krishna Mohan Shrestha, his wife Nudup and Sub-inspector Surya Bahadur Regmi by the bullets of unidentified gunmen have pained not only the bodies related to national security, but also all nationalists and common citizens.In a message of condolence to the Armed Police Force, His Majesty the King said that there is no doubt that the murders, no matter who did it, were the worst examples of irresponsibility, the height of terrorist activity, and utter insensitivity of human values and a violation of human rights.His Majesty, in the message, said that in the death of IGP Shrestha, the country has lost a true servant who could have given able leadership in the security sector."While the Armed Police Force must bear the grave loss, the Force must remain even more active, dedicated and responsible in the service of the country and countrymen," the message read.

The message further said, if the whole rank and file of the Force can transform its motto 'Committed to Peace and Security' into action, it would be a real tribute to its late chief.His Majesty the King also wished for the eternal peace of the departed souls.The Royal message was read out at a memorial to mark the 13th day of the deaths of late IGP, his wife and Sub-inspector Regmi organised by the Armed Police Force.At the memorial, acting IGP Shahabir Thapa said that the message from His Majesty the King has infused courage, fortitude and dedication to all the personnel of the Armed Police Force to remain even more dedicated to the Crown, country and countrymen.Acting IGP Thapa also expressed gratitude and gratefulness to all governmental and non-governmental organisations, diplomatic missions, political parties and others for their support and fraternity in this hour of grief.At the memorial ceremony, garlands were offered to the photos of late Thapa, his wife and Regmi.Memorials were also organised in all the barracks of the Armed Police Force in other parts of the country.

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