Kathmandu: Resignations within Nepal Police are on the rise, with 509 officers stepping down in the first four months of the current fiscal year 2024/25, spanning mid-July to mid-November. Most of those who resigned were lower-ranking personnel, according to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) and spokesperson Bishwa Adhikari. He cited opportunities in other sectors as a key reason for the departures.

The trend marks a continuation of increasing resignations. In fiscal year 2023/24, 792 officers left the force, 159 more than the 633 resignations in 2022/23.

Despite the exodus, recruitment efforts continue, with 622 new appointments made in the past four months. During the same period, 248 officers retired, 3,097 received awards, and 519 faced disciplinary action, SSP Adhikari reported.

This growing turnover raises questions about workforce stability within Nepal Police as the organization balances recruitment, retention, and disciplinary challenges.