Dr Manoj Kumar KC appointed Nepal Police chief; Dan Bahadur Karki named PM's security adviser
Summary
The government has appointed Dr Manoj Kumar KC as the new Inspector General of Nepal Police and named outgoing chief Dan Bahadur Karki as special security adviser to the prime minister. KC pledged reforms focused on public trust, police welfare and keeping the force free from partisan influence.
Key Points
- Dr Manoj Kumar KC has been appointed the new Inspector General of Nepal Police, effective November 4.
- Outgoing chief Dan Bahadur Karki has been given a newly created IGP-level post as special security adviser to the prime minister.
- KC said rebuilding public trust, improving police welfare and ensuring fairness in transfers and promotions would be top priorities.
- He urged the government to provide more resources, legal clarity and operational autonomy to the police force.
