AIG Poudel promoted as APF chief
Summary
Narayan Dutta Poudel has been promoted to Inspector General of the Armed Police Force and will assume office on May 1, succeeding Raju Aryal.
Key Points
- Narayan Dutta Poudel has been promoted to Inspector General of the Armed Police Force.
- Poudel is set to assume office on May 1, replacing retiring IG Raju Aryal.
- Poudel previously headed the Administration and Human Resource Department.
- Despite recommendations for departmental action during Gen Z protests, the government appointed him citing seniority.
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