Department of Immigration suspends officers over unauthorized passport stamps

Kathmandu. The Department of Immigration has taken action against two officers regarding the stamping of 'employment prohibited' on the passports of Nepali citizens traveling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The department has removed two immigration officers working at the Tribhuvan International Airport Immigration Office from their duties, citing illegal practices contrary to prevailing laws and departmental decisions. Their identities have not been disclosed.The controversy emerged after it was discovered that the passports of Nepalis departing for the UAE from the airport contained a stamp stating, 'Employment is completely prohibited.' The department had formed an investigation committee on Baisakh 3 to...