News Summary
- District Police Office Kathmandu Chief SSP Ramesh Thapa has completed his nine-month tenure and bid farewell.
- SSP Dilip Ghimire, transferred from another post, has taken over the command of Kathmandu Police.
- During Thapa’s service, key tasks were accomplished including security management post-Genji protests, arrest of fugitives, and security arrangements for the NPL Cricket tournament.
May 21, Kathmandu – SSP Ramesh Thapa, Chief of the District Police Office Kathmandu, has completed his nine-month tenure and has now bid farewell.
He has been succeeded by SSP Dilip Ghimire, who has been transferred to assume the responsibility of leading Kathmandu Police. Thapa had taken charge on October 22 following the Genji movement protests.
At that time, the security situation in Kathmandu was highly challenging. There were frequent complaints and pressure for arrests between the Genji faction and the UML-affiliated groups. According to security officials, prudent and thoughtful decisions prevented any untoward incidents during this turbulent period.
Upon assuming office, SSP Thapa worked in line with legal and organizational policies to enforce the law effectively, ensure a sense of safety and security among citizens, guarantee justice for victims, and deepen police-public cooperation under the ‘Our Police’ campaign.
Following the damage to police infrastructure during the Genji protests in mid-September, Thapa ensured repair and reconstruction efforts were promptly carried out to restore functionality. He strived to improve the deteriorated security situation as much as possible.
His tenure also saw vital achievements including overseeing security during elections, maintaining peace and security for the NPL cricket tournament, capturing fugitives, identifying and taking action against the TOB group.
Now, SSP Ghimire has taken on the crucial responsibility of managing peace and security in Kathmandu, the federal capital, which remains a highly sensitive and challenging area in terms of law enforcement and public safety.
