Nepal has faced unfortunate incidents in which several public facilities were damaged by fire or vandalism amid social and economic challenges and growing tensions within society. Although local residents have worked to restore peace through mutual consideration and cooperation, the restoration of public facilities in the community has been slow.
Sankhu Police Station, which has jurisdiction over the entire Shankharapur Municipality, suffered severe damage to both the interior and exterior of its building in a fire. As a result, normal police operations became difficult, and residents lost access to a space where they could receive public safety services and administrative assistance.
LadhaKrishna Shrestha, Ward Chairperson of Ward No. 6 in Shankharapur Municipality, where Sankhu Police Station is located, requested WeLoveU’s support in restoring the police station to help stabilize public safety and reorganize community facilities. WeLoveU members immediately visited the site.
The interior and exterior walls of the police station building were heavily blackened by soot, and all fire extinguishers had been used during the fire, leaving the facility vulnerable to further fire incidents. More importantly, as the station was unable to function properly, a significant gap had emerged in community safety.
| After the Fire at Sankhu Police Station | Facility Renovation and Environmental Improvement Activities |
|---|---|
| • Disruption in security services threatened public safety. • Delays in restoring public institutions increased community anxiety. |
• Safety and security concerns were addressed, restoring the function of public facilities. • Improvements to public facilities helped promote community stability. |
Shankharapur and its surrounding areas include both traditional residential neighborhoods and newly developed districts. If public institutions that serve as community hubs remain damaged and neglected, residents may continue to experience disruption in their daily lives and emotional unease.
To support community recovery, it was urgent to establish a positive cycle of restoring infrastructure → rebuilding public trust → creating a stable public safety environment.
Mayor Ramesh Napit of Shankharapur also requested WeLoveU’s active cooperation in restoring the police station as part of the region’s recovery efforts. WeLoveU responded immediately and joined the restoration work without delay.
Renovation and Environmental Improvement of Sankhu Police Station
(November 26–December 29, 2025)
WeLoveU members from the Kathmandu area of Nepal worked diligently to clean the fire-blackened interior and exterior walls and facilities, repair damaged sections, and repaint the building so that the police station could once again welcome residents. They also installed new sidewalk blocks in front of the station to improve pedestrian safety and provided 10 fire extinguishers to help ensure a rapid response to any future fire emergencies.
Before and After Environmental Improvement of the Police Station
– Exterior Wall –
– Interior Wall –
On December 7, the Ward Chairperson of Ward No. 6, Shankharapur Municipality presented WeLoveU with a certificate of commendation in appreciation of the environmental improvement efforts, including repainting the interior and exterior of Sankhu Police Station.
On December 28, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and Additional Inspector General of Police (AIG) of Nepal Police, along with the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of the Kathmandu District Police Office, presented WeLoveU with certificates of appreciation. They highly recognized the organization’s contribution to rebuilding trust between the police and citizens and helping normalize the police working environment through the restoration and improvement of damaged police facilities.
Completion Ceremony
On March 1, 2026, a completion ceremony was held at Sankhu Police Station. Police officers, local government officials, and WeLoveU members celebrated the completion of the environmental improvement project and participated together in a ribbon-cutting ceremony together.
LadhaKrishna Shrestha, Ward Chairperson of Ward No. 6, attended the ceremony and said, “The fire at Sankhu Police Station significantly disrupted public safety in the area, and residents came to deeply realize the importance of security. WeLoveU’s support throughout the restoration process was a tremendous help.” He also expressed his sincere gratitude to WeLoveU Honorary Chairwoman Zahng Gil-jah for leading the effort.
Police Officer Ramesh Thapa of Sankhu Police Station said, “The fire-damaged police station has been repainted and restored with WeLoveU’s support, which has greatly contributed to restoring public safety and security in the community.” He also expressed hope for continued cooperation in the future.
WeLoveU members, who came together for the well-being of the community, hoped that the bright, newly restored police station would actively communicate with local residents and help make the community safer and more beautiful.
WeLoveU will continue carrying out a variety of activities to help build safer communities.
