Panic in bureaucracy, police and judiciary amid abrupt dismissals, political pressure
Summary
Abrupt dismissals, politically driven detentions, and judicial controversy have deepened fear and instability across Nepal’s bureaucracy, police, and courts. Civil servants are increasingly resigning as officials warn that executive overreach and legal shortcuts are eroding institutional autonomy.
Key Points
- Police detained senior irrigation officials and secured the cancellation of a controversial tender linked to the Sunakoshi Marin Diversion Multipurpose Project.
- The government abruptly removed Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki, while allegations around fixer Inam Sapkota and senior judges fueled a judicial scandal.
- The ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party considered impeachment proceedings as the Supreme Court urged an impartial investigation.
- Civil servants and police officers said repeated political pressure, arrests, and ordinance fears are driving panic, resignations, and declining morale across state institutions.
