Kaski Police has announced that it will deploy English-speaking cops in the city of Pokhara to provide better services to the tourists. According to senior police officials, police personnel with English-speaking skills will get the opportunity to work in Pokhara. Police personnel who are not able to communicate properly with foreign tourists will be replaced by the those with good command of English.

According to Kaski Police, police personnel who have academic qualification of at least SLC will be eligible for posting in Pokhara. Kaski Police plans to implement this program within three months. The program will be implemented phase-wise. Baidam Police Station in Lakeside will be the first tourist-friendly police station in the city.

Currently, 70 police personnel are deployed in Baidam Police Station. 25% of the police personnel deployed there have not completed their SLC . Those who have passed SLC will be given further training to enhance their English communication skills.

news source: ekantipur.com