KATHMANDU: Newly appointed Home Minister Sudhan Gurung, upon assuming office on Tuesday, announced four major policy decisions aimed at reforming national security and tackling unresolved high-profile cases, declaring that “every criminal file in the country will now be reopened.”

Among his most significant directives is the decision to review previous investigation reports on the infamous 2001 Narayanhiti Royal Palace massacre to initiate a fresh probe.

Additionally, the Home Minister formed a special task force to assess whether criminal charges filed against participants of the 2025 Gen Z protests can legally be withdrawn.

To enhance law enforcement capability, Minister Gurung directed the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) to swiftly conclude its backlogged cases by forming specialized teams dedicated to handling heinous, economic, and organized crimes.

He also established a Sensitive Information Vigilance Team (SIVT) to monitor and prevent high-level security leaks within the Home Ministry and security agencies.

During his address, Minister Gurung issued a stern warning against character assassination and online harassment, particularly targeting Nepali women under the guise of “media trials.”

While welcoming fact-based public scrutiny directed at himself, he emphasized that the ministry will take strict, immediate action against anyone driving citizens to harassment or suicide through targeted public defamation.