The Home Ministry has banned officers of security agencies from meeting political leaders.
It has stated that the officers should seek permission from the ministry if they have to meet political leaders and officials at diplomatic missions while not doing duty.
Spokesperson at the ministry Phanindra Mani Pokharel issuing a statement has urged the officers to meet political leaders only after seeking departmental permission, and warned of action if anyone is found meeting leaders without prior permission flouting the instructions.