Kathmandu, September 6
The French Embassy in Nepal organised training for police officers on investigation techniques to combat child sexual exploitation from September 2-6 at the National Police Academy in Maharajgunj.
The training, conducted by instructors from France, focused on different investigation techniques such as methods of interviewing (victim and offender), searches, dedicated forensic researches, and cyber investigation, the French Embassy in Kathmandu said.
A total of 19 officers from Nepal Police and one officer from the Armed Police Force benefited from this training. The closing ceremony for the event was held on Friday at the National Police Academy. French Ambassador François-Xavier Légér distributer certificates to the participants of the training in presence of the Director of National Police Academy, DIGP Dan Singh Bohara. Also present were specialised investigators/instructors from France Benedicte Boret and Stéphane Bertoli.
Ambassador Léger remarked, “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 to achieve that goal.”
DIGP Bohara thanked the French government and appreciated the efforts of the instructors.
