Kathmandu – AIG Khapung, former Chief of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of the Police, has been appointed as the Inspector General of Nepal Police (IGP) as per the decision of the Council of Ministers of the Government of Nepal.

With this decision, Khapung will assume responsibility as the 32nd Inspector General of Nepal Police from Bhadra 18. Born in Tehrathum, Khapung joined the police service in 2052 BS.

55-year-old Khapung has previously held positions including Chief of Security to the Prime Minister, serving twice in the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UN), and Chief of Personnel Administration at the Police Headquarters.

He has received security-related training from Italy, Korea, Vietnam and China.