KC promoted as 34th IG of Police
Summary
The government has promoted AIG Dr. Manoj KC as the 34th Inspector General of Nepal Police and reassigned outgoing IGP Dan Bahadur Karki as Special Security Adviser to Prime Minister Balendra Shah. The decision is being presented as a change in responsibility rather than a disciplinary action.
Key Points
- The Cabinet promoted AIG Dr. Manoj KC to be the new Inspector General of Nepal Police, effective November 4, 2026.
- Outgoing IGP Dan Bahadur Karki has been moved to the new post of Special Security Adviser to Prime Minister Balendra Shah.
- Minister Sasmit Pokhrel said the reshuffle is not disciplinary action but a change in responsibilities.
- Manoj KC previously led the investigation into the fake Bhutanese refugee scam, in which several high-profile figures were arrested.
