Government removes Dan Bahadur Karki as Nepal Police chief, appoints Manoj KC
Summary
The government has removed Nepal Police IGP Dan Bahadur Karki and appointed AIG Manoj KC as the new police chief. Karki will become chief security adviser to Prime Minister Balen Shah, while reports of internal tensions and the arrest of journalist Bishwamani Subedi have also drawn attention.
Key Points
- The government decided to remove Dan Bahadur Karki as Nepal Police Inspector General and appoint Manoj KC as the new police chief.
- Karki has been named chief security adviser to Prime Minister Balen Shah, according to Minister Bikram Timilsina.
- Manoj KC is currently serving in the Crime Investigation Department of Nepal Police.
- The move follows reports of a standoff inside Nepal Police and the arrest of journalist Bishwamani Subedi after police sought the source of leaked information.
