KATHMANDU, Oct 7: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Nepal Police Navaraj Silwal has joined CPN-UML on Friday even as the government hasn't approved his resignation so far.
Issuing a statement Friday, Silwal announced he had tendered his resignation from Nepal Police after the Supreme Court issued a verdict against him in a case regarding the appointment of inspector general.
Arrest warrant issued against ex DIG Silwal
Nepal Police spokesman Manoj Neupane informed that Silwal's resignation has yet to be sanctioned. Nepal Police regulations have a provision to punish any member of the police force who joins a political party.
On Friday, Silwal joined the UML amidst a function where the party's chairman, KP Oli welcomed him with garland and vermillion powder. Also on Wednesday, Silwal had attended a UML function in Lalitpur.