Home minister pins rank insignia on new police chief
Summary
Home Minister Sudhan Gurung pinned the rank insignia on newly appointed Inspector General of Police Manoj KC, breaking with the usual practice of having the home secretary do it. KC’s rise follows his role in advancing the fake Bhutanese refugee scam investigation, which led to arrests of several prominent figures.
Key Points
- Home Minister Sudhan Gurung personally pinned the rank insignia on newly appointed IGP Manoj KC, instead of the home secretary.
- The government appointed KC to lead Nepal Police after removing incumbent IGP Dan Bahadur Karki.
- KC previously headed the investigation into the fake Bhutanese refugee scam and revived a stalled case that led to major arrests.
- The investigation later reached former home minister Bal Krishna Khand, former deputy prime minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi and then home secretary Tek Narayan Pandey.
