DIG Shekhar Khanal Transferred from Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority
Summary
Home Minister Sudhan Gurung transferred DIG Shekhar Khanal from the CIAA Police Division, with several other police officers also moved amid concerns of government pressure following a passport printing irregularity investigation.
Key Points
- Home Minister Sudhan Gurung transferred DIG Shekhar Khanal from the CIAA Police Division, replacing him with DIG Arun Poudel.
- Seventeen police officers, including SPs and DSPs, were suddenly recalled from the CIAA, breaking the usual two-year tenure practice.
- Transfers occurred amid tensions between the Prime Minister's Secretariat and CIAA over a passport printing irregularity investigation involving high-profile arrests.
- Police spokesperson stated the transfers were regular and as needed, but concerns remain about government interference affecting CIAA's work.
- Non-police civil servants working at CIAA were not transferred, indicating selective moves targeting police personnel.
