KATHMANDU, June 29: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Nepal Police, Sahakul Thapa has been promoted to the post of Additional Inspector General (AIG) of the national police organization.

A cabinet meeting held on Monday made a decision to this effect. The home ministry had earlier publicized a notice about his recommendation for the promotion to the second-highest post in Nepal Police later on Monday evening.

A week’s time is given to other contenders for the post to make complaints or grievances, if any, against the promotion process. The formal appointment begins only after this period is over.

Currently, there are four AIGs in Nepal Police. The promotion of Thapa is seen as meaningful within the police organization as he could also stake a claim for the post of the new police chief.

Earlier, AIG Bishwa Raj Pokharel was the sole contender for the post of police chief since three other AIGs Hari Bahadur Pal, Niraj Bahadur Shahi, and Pradhyumna Kari are retiring along with current police Chief Shailendra Thapa due to the 30-year service limit.

 
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