Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has directed the three state security agencies to intensify search operation for individuals who went missing following accident involving the plunge of two passenger buses into Trishuli River at Simaltal, Chitwan.
Today, the Prime Minister summoned the heads of the security bodies at his private residence in Khumaltar to receive updates on the accident. He urged them to take all necessary measures to search for the missing individuals.
Two passenger buses: one heading to Gaur from Kathmandu (03-001 Kha. 2495) and another going to Kathmandu from Birgunj (03-006 Kha. 1516) were swept away by landslide into the Trishuli River on Friday morning at Simaltal of Bharatpur metropolis-29.
The PM utilised the meeting to express gratitude to the security personnel involved in rescue and relief operations amidst monsoon-triggered incidents nationwide including in Simaltal, risking their lives.
"The bureaucracy and security agencies, as permanent institutions, should commit themselves unreservedly to serving the people, no matter the political situation," he stated.
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