The real reason IGP Dan Bahadur Karki was sacked
Summary
Nepal’s Cabinet has removed Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki and appointed him security adviser to the prime minister amid reports of tensions with the prime minister’s secretariat. Officials cite the Sapkota investigation, disputes over arrests, and a long-running push to make Manoj KC police chief as the main reasons behind his ouster.
Key Points
- An emergency Cabinet meeting removed IGP Dan Bahadur Karki and shifted him to a new role as security adviser to the prime minister.
- Officials say tensions over the Inam Sapkota investigation, leaked WhatsApp chats, and Karki’s resistance to immediate arrest orders deepened the rift with the prime minister’s secretariat.
- Karki was also accused of having an improper relationship with Sapkota, which he denied, saying he followed legal procedure and met him only briefly.
- Sources say the prime minister’s camp had long favored AIG Manoj KC for the police chief post, but seniority concerns led to Karki’s appointment earlier.
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