Police chief removed after falling out with PM’s office
Summary
The Cabinet removed Nepal Police Inspector General Dan Bahadur Karki and appointed him as the prime minister’s special security adviser, triggering questions about political interference in law enforcement. The decision came amid a widening controversy over the investigation into fixer Inam Sapkota and reports of tensions between the Prime Minister’s Office and the police.
Key Points
- The Cabinet removed Nepal Police Inspector General Dan Bahadur Karki and replaced him with Manoj KC, while simultaneously appointing Karki as special security adviser to the prime minister.
- The move followed a dispute involving fixer Inam Sapkota, journalist questioning, and allegations that the Prime Minister’s Office was pressuring police decisions.
- Officials and legal experts said the dismissal echoes past Supreme Court precedent that warned against arbitrarily removing police chiefs for political reasons.
- The government has not given a clear explanation for the removal, while the ruling party denied directly ordering Karki’s ouster.
