Prakash Aryal (pronunciation: [prʌkas ʌrjal]) is 26th Chief of Nepal Police. He was appointed as the Chief of Nepal Police after succeeding Upendra Kant Aryal on 10 April 2017 by the cabinet decision of the Government of Nepal.[1] He was elected by securing 154.2 points as compared to nearest rival DIG Nawaraj Silwal's 152.467 points after work point evaluation done by Supreme Court of Nepal. Previously, the Court revoked the February 12 decision of Nepal Government to appoint DIG Jaya Bahadur Chand after being challenged by seniormost DIG Nawaraj Silwal.Inspector General of Police (IGP).[2]
Prakash Aryal | |
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प्रकाश अर्याल | |
26th Inspector General of Nepal Police | |
In office 10 April 2017 – 11 April 2018 | |
President | Bidhya Devi Bhandari |
Prime Minister | Pushpa Kamal Dahal |
Vice President | Nanda Kishor Pun |
Preceded by | Upendra Kant Aryal |
Succeeded by | Sarbendra Khanal |
Personal details | |
Born | Dang, Nepal | June 28, 1963
Citizenship | Nepalese |
Nationality | Nepali |
Alma mater | Tribhuvan University |
Occupation | Police Officer |
References
edit- ^ "Prakash Aryal picked as new Nepal Police chief". The Kathmandu post. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
- ^ "Dark horse wins the race: Prakash Aryal appointed IGP". 10 April 2017.
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