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Current IGP of Nepal From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shailesh Thapa Chhetri (Nepali: शैलेश थापा क्षेत्री) was the 28th Inspector General of Nepal Police.[1][2] He was appointed as the Chief of Nepal Police after succeeding Thakur Prasad Gyawaly on 9 July 2020 following a cabinet decision. He joined Nepal Police as an Inspector on May 1, 1992.
Shailesh Thapa Chhetri | |
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शैलेश थापा क्षेत्री | |
28th Inspector General of Nepal Police | |
In office 9 July 2020 – 3 May 2022 | |
President | Bidhya Devi Bhandari |
Prime Minister | Khadga Prasad Oli Sher Bahadur Deuba |
Vice President | Nanda Kishor Pun |
Preceded by | Thakur Prasad Gyawaly |
Succeeded by | Dhiraj Pratap Singh |
Personal details | |
Born | Bhaktapur | December 8, 1968
Citizenship | Nepalese |
Nationality | Nepali |
Education | Master's degree in Political science |
Occupation | Police officer |
On 26 December 2021, he attended the meeting of the Central Security Committee which was related to the upcoming National Assembly election and overall situation of law and order in the country.[3][4] He attended an Interpol meeting at Turkey on 21 November 2021.[5]
Mr. Chhetri was succeeded by Dhiraj Pratap Singh as the I.G.P on 3 May 2022.[6]
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