RSP disowns govt’s claim of party directive to remove IGP Karki
Summary
The government says it removed Nepal Police IGP Dan Bahadur Karki on a directive from the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party, but the party denies issuing any such instruction. The Cabinet also appointed AIG Manoj KC as the new police chief and named Karki as Prime Minister Balen Shah’s chief security adviser.
Key Points
- The government claimed it acted on a directive from the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party when it removed IGP Dan Bahadur Karki.
- RSP spokesperson Jagadish Kharel denied that the party ordered Karki’s removal or recommended any appointment.
- The Cabinet appointed AIG Manoj KC as the new Nepal Police chief.
- Karki was also appointed as Prime Minister Balen Shah’s chief security adviser.
