Who is Manoj KC, Nepal’s newly appointed 34th IGP?
Summary
The government has appointed Dr. Manoj Kumar KC as Nepal’s 34th inspector general of police, replacing Dan Bahadur Karki in an abrupt leadership change. KC rose to prominence through the fake Bhutanese refugee scam investigation and now takes charge of the country’s top police post.
Key Points
- The government appointed Additional Inspector General Dr. Manoj Kumar KC as the 34th inspector general of Nepal Police after an emergency Cabinet meeting.
- KC became nationally prominent for leading key parts of the fake Bhutanese refugee scam investigation, which led to arrests of several high-profile figures.
- His career has included leadership roles in major investigative units and work on banking fraud, organized crime and other complex cases.
- As IGP, KC will oversee nationwide police operations, personnel management, public order and major investigations.
