KATHMANDU, April 25: The Former Police Organization Chiefs’ Forum (FPOCF) has welcomed the government’s decision to keep the land of the National Police Training Academy under the ownership of Nepal Police, calling it a “historic correction” that safeguards the institution’s legacy and long-term interests.
Issuing a press statement on Saturday, the Forum—represented by former Inspector General of Police Moti Lal Bohora—expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers for overturning an earlier decision that had paved the way for the use of the academy’s land by another government entity.
“The decision reflects a sense of ownership and responsibility towards the Nepal Police organisation and will be highly significant for its long-term, overarching interests,” the statement read.
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The Forum also extended appreciation to the incumbent Inspector General of Police and personnel across all ranks for their role in initiating efforts to reverse the previous decision.
Describing the National Police Training Academy—formerly the Central Police Training Centre—as more than just a state institution, the forum highlighted its emotional and historical significance within the police organisation. It termed the academy a “living history” intrinsically linked to the identity and spirit of police personnel.
According to the statement, the academy also symbolises an example of resource mobilisation under constraints, where infrastructure was developed through voluntary contributions, including land donations and labour, from police personnel and the public in the absence of adequate government support.
The forum criticised the earlier decision to allocate the academy’s land for the expansion of another government entity, calling it “entirely inappropriate” and insensitive to the institution’s legacy. While noting that it is not customary for police organisations to oppose government decisions, the forum argued that such action becomes necessary when decisions threaten institutional history, dignity and morale.
“When decisions risk erasing organisational history and undermining morale, it is natural for both serving and former personnel to unite and raise concern,” the statement noted.
It further revealed that at the time of the earlier decision, both incumbent and retired police officials—particularly through the forum—had repeatedly lobbied senior state authorities, including the President and Prime Minister, to reconsider the move.
The forum also acknowledged the role of civil society, intellectuals, journalists and the general public in amplifying the issue and supporting efforts to reclaim the academy’s land.
Expressing appreciation to all stakeholders involved, the forum said the restoration of the academy’s ownership marks a significant step in preserving a key institutional heritage of Nepal Police.
