Serving secretary questioned after seeking ambassadorial appointment

A serving government secretary in Nepal faced brief detention and questioning after directly contacting the prime minister to seek support for an ambassadorial appointment. Krishna Hari Pushkar, a secretary at the Office of the Vice-President, was detained by the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office on Thursday before his release later that night.

Sources within the police department indicated that Pushkar had approached Prime Minister Balendra Shah after realizing his prospects for becoming chief secretary were limited. He then sought assistance in securing a diplomatic posting.

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I saw the advertisement for ambassadorial appointments. I respectfully request your guidance, information and necessary support in this regard.

In his message to the prime minister, Pushkar highlighted that a government secretary's tenure is five years and mentioned his retirement was set for July 8. He requested special consideration for his promotion prospects, noting he had seen the advertisement for ambassadorial appointments and respectfully asked for the prime minister's guidance and support.

Pushkar described himself as "obedient" to the prime minister and provided his permanent address. Officials from the Prime Minister's Office stated that Pushkar was detained from his residence and accused him of circumventing the established administrative hierarchy to pursue personal gain. The questioning occurred under instructions from the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, and no charges have been formally announced.

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I respectfully request your guidance, information and necessary support in this regard.