AIG Manoj Kumar KC appointed Nepal Police chief

Summary

The government has appointed AIG Manoj Kumar KC as Nepal’s new Inspector General of Police. Incumbent IGP Dan Bahadur Karki has been named security advisor to Prime Minister Balendra Shah.

Key Points
  • The government appointed Additional Inspector General Manoj Kumar KC as the new Inspector General of Police.
  • The decision was made in a Cabinet meeting, according to government Spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel.
  • Pokharel said the change should not be seen as a disciplinary action but as a reassignment of responsibilities.
  • Outgoing IGP Dan Bahadur Karki has been appointed security advisor to Prime Minister Balendra Shah.
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