Probe committee recommends dismissal of AIG Banshiraj Dahal

KATHMANDU: A committee formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs has recommended the dismissal of Additional Inspector General of Police (AIG) Banshiraj Dahal over allegations of leaking sensitive security information.

The committee submitted its investigation report to the ministry on Thursday, recommending that Home Minister Sudan Gurung dismiss Dahal from his post.

Dahal was suspended by the government pending an investigation into the allegations. The Home Minister can now also decide on his dismissal, according to a Home Ministry source.