Home Minister says government committed to safeguard citizens’ lives

September 19, Kathmandu: Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand has said the government is committed to safeguarding the lives of citizens.

The Home Minister said this while addressing a programme on “Awareness Raising Programme for Suicide Prevention and Reduction” organised by Kathmandu Valley Police Office on World Suicide Prevention Day on Sunday.

On the occasion, the Home Minister said that no one should commit suicide while urging one and all to safeguard the lives of every individual, family members, kins and neighbours.

Likewise, he praised the role played by the Nepal Police for the cause of protection of public lives and maintenance of law and order in society despite limited means and resources.

Also speaking at the event, Attorney General Khamba Bahadur Khati said root causes of suicide should be identified and efforts should be taken for its prevention. According to Khati, Nepal is ranked 126th out of 196 in the world on suicide.