CIAA begins investigation into DIG Gyawali’s birthdate

KATHMANDU: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has begun an investigation into a case related to the date of birth of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Nepal Police, Shyamlal Gyawali.

One Sher Bahadur Chand of Kailali has filed a case against Gyawali, alleging that the senior police officer reduced his birthdate to join the police service.

Gyawali took his citizenship certificate from the District Administration Office, Pyuthan, on April 3, 1984. The certificate states his date of birth as ’17 years old’.

He joined the police service in 1993 as a Police Inspector. Although his date of birth is April 3, 1968, as per the citizenship certificate, his official date of birth in the police record is September 10, 1968. Gyawali’s date of birth is different on his citizenship certificate and academic certificates.

Gyawali seems to have joined the police service after turning 26. According to the Nepal Police, candidates above 25 years years are ineligible for the post.

CIAA sources say the constitutional anti-graft body has deputed an investigative officer to study the case. The CIAA is collecting details from the Police Records Management Department of Nepal Police, Nepal Police Headquarters, District Administration Office, Pyuthan, among other offices.

A few days ago, another DIG, Ashok Singh, tendered his resignation following an age dispute.