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On 17 February 2009, Ramesh Chand Thakuri ascended to the highest echelon of Nepal Police after being promoted to the post of Inspector General of Police by the decision of Government of Nepal. He is also the Head of the NCB-Nepal (Interpol).
Born on 15 October 1956 in Lali VDC, a remote village in Darchula District of the far-western region of Nepal, IGP Ramesh Chand Thakuri's career with Nepal Police began in September 1982 as an Inspector of Police. He received Masters Degree in Public Administration from Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu in 1990.
During his professional career, he has participated in several national and international training courses and attended a number of seminars and workshops including Crime Investigation Training, Senior Police Officer's Command Course, Advance Aviation Security Training (CIDA, 1989), APCSS Executive Course (Hawaii, USA, 2005), Workshop on National Security Strategy Development under Democratic Transition and Civil Military Relations (USA, 2007), Seminar on Developing Security and Rule of Law Strategies for Nepal (USIP, 2007), South Asia Regional Joint Defense International Humanitarian Law Course (Sri Lanka, 2008), Humanitarian and Crisis Management Training (WFP, 2008), Managing Human Resources for Performance Effectiveness, New Concept of Training Management, Asia Pacific Regional Seminar on the Theme of Terrorism (India, 2008), and Seminar on Strengthening Security and Rule of Law in Nepal (USA, 2008).
In his 26 years of police service, IGP Chand has gathered extensive experience in police management, operations and training. He has served as the Executive Director of National Police Academy, Director of Training Directorate, Director of Traffic Directorate and District Police Chief in various District Police Offices- including Lalitpur, Morang, Makawanpur, Chitwan, Parsa, and Bara. He has also worked as the Commandant of Regional Police Training Centre Bharatpur and Head of Administration Division. He has also served as the Chief Staff Officer to the Inspector General of Police and Principal Spokesperson for Nepal Police. He significantly contributed in developing Media Policy, first of its kind in Nepal Police.
He has also performed major role in security planning and resource mobilization during the various Local and General Elections as well as the Constituent Assembly Election 2008. His contributions go beyond general policing. He has performed as coordinator for disaster management during rescue and relief operations. He has also contributed as a member of two different High Level Probe Commissions formed by the Government of Nepal. With these and many other roles he has performed, he is highly regarded for his managerial skills and leadership qualities.
Having served in the United Nations Missions twice, as a Humanitarian Officer in UNPROFOR-Croatia and as a Planning Officer in MONUC-Congo, IGP Chand also possesses international experiences gained in the different conflict situations.
Eleven different medals and decorations have been bestowed upon IGP Chand in recognition to his service, which include Police Service Medal, Subikkhyat Trishakti Patta, Gorkha Dakshin Bahu, SAARC Medal, UN Medal and Foreign Service Medal. He is presently a life member of Friends Club and member of Rotary Club of New Baneshwor, Kathmandu as well as of Public Administration Association, Nepal. His involvement with these social institutions has not only helped him gain
real-life skills but has also given him the platform and opportunity to contribute for the promotion of goodwill and humanitarian services.
As the Chief of Nepal Police, IGP Chand has pledged strong commitment towards ensuring protection and promotion of human rights, enhancement of institutional capacity and restoration of institutional values in delivering effective police service as expected by the people.
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