Nepal

Kathmandu, September 6

The French Embassy in Nepal organised a training for Nepal Police officers on investigation techniques on cases of sexual exploitation of children from September 2-6, at the National Police Academy in Maharajgunj.

This image shows the building of National Police Academy in Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, in Jabuary, 2018. Photo courtesy: Nabin K Sapkota

The training focused on different investigation techniques such as methods of interview (victim and offender), search, dedicated forensic research and cybercrime investigation. As many as 19 officers from Nepal Police and one officer from Armed Police Force benefited from the training.

Closing ceremony of the training was held today at the National Police Academy during which certificates of training completion were handed out by French Ambassador François-Xavier Légér to the participants in the presence of NPA Director Dan Singh Bohara. Also present on the occasion were Benedicte Boret and Stéphane Bertoli, investigators cum instructors from France.

On the occasion, Ambassador Léger said, &This is the third training of its kind organised by the French Embassy along with Nepal Police to combat sexual exploitation of children. This confirms our commitment to a common goal, protection of our children, and our mutual will to strengthen our bilateral police cooperation.& DIG Bohara thanked the French government and appreciated efforts of the instructors.

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