Inspector General of the Armed Police Force
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Reports toHome Ministry of Nepal
AppointerSubject to the decision of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers of Nepal
| Inspector General of the Armed Police Force | |
|---|---|
| सशस्त्र प्रहरी महानिरीक्षक | |
since 2 May 2026 | |
| Reports to | Home Ministry of Nepal |
| Residence | IGP Residence, Halchowk, Kathmandu |
| Seat | Nepal Police Headquarters, Halchowk, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Appointer | Subject to the decision of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers of Nepal |
| Term length | 4 years Extendable |
| Constituting instrument | Armed Police Force Act, 2001 |
| Formation | 2001 |
| First holder | Krishna Mohan Shrestha |
| Deputy | Additional Inspector General of Armed Police Force (AIG, APF) |
| Website | www |
The Inspector General of the Armed Police Force (IG of APF) is the senior-most and highest-ranked officer and the head of the Armed Police Force, who oversees all police activities throughout the country and reports directly to the Ministry of Home Affairs and is appointed by the government of Nepal for a tenure of four years.