Banshi Raj Dahal, the suspended additional inspector general (AIG) of the Armed Police Force (APF), has been recommended for disciplinary action, including dismissal from service.
Dahal, who was suspended after evidence emerged of sensitive security-related conversations with an individual named Inam Sapkota, has been recommended for such action following an investigation.
According to a source at the Ministry of Home Affairs, AIG Anjani Pokharel, who was appointed as the investigating officer, submitted the investigation report on Thursday.
The report specifies provisions under the Armed Police Regulations that could allow Dahal to be dismissed from service.
“The report has specified dismissal as a possible disciplinary action. The ministry will likely make a decision on the matter,” the ministry source said.
The report also includes evidence that AIG Dahal exchanged sensitive information related to the prime minister.
His statement has also been included in the report. According to the Home Ministry source, Dahal acknowledged his conversations with Inam Sapkota in his statement, explaining that Sapkota was from his home district.
Rule 110 of the Armed Police Regulations, 2015, outlines various punishments, divided into general and special categories.
General punishments include withholding grade increments, salary increases, and promotions, as well as demotion.
Special punishments include removal from service in a manner that disqualifies the individual from future government employment, as well as dismissal.
Rule 113 provides for the removal or dismissal of personnel from service.
The investigation report was submitted to the Home Ministry with these provisions specified.
The Home Ministry will decide which disciplinary action to take.
Earlier, Home Ministry spokesperson Ananda Kafle issued a statement saying that Dahal had leaked sensitive security-related information and engaged in acts contrary to the code of conduct.
When former chief justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana was arrested around midnight on September 26, Dahal visited the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office the same night.
