Why was IGP Dan Karki removed?
Summary
The Nepal government removed Dan Bahadur Karki as Inspector General of Nepal Police and appointed him as the prime minister’s special security adviser, replacing him with Manoj Kumar KC. The decision has triggered questions about political pressure, internal tensions, and controversies tied to sensitive investigations and police actions.
Key Points
- The Cabinet removed Dan Bahadur Karki as Inspector General of Nepal Police and named Manoj Kumar KC as the new police chief.
- Officials said Karki was shifted to a special security adviser role, but the move has raised questions about the real reason for his removal.
- The controversy comes amid disputes over the Inam Sapkota case, alleged leaks, arrest instructions, election-uniform procurement and police action against journalists.
- The article argues that the episode highlights concerns over the independence of Nepal’s police leadership when investigations become politically sensitive.
