Kathmandu, Nov. 2 -- Transfers of Nepal Police officers with ranks from inspector to superintendent have remained stalled since August, prompting concerns within the force over morale, performance and the development of future leaders.

Police Headquarters in Naxal prepared a transfer proposal under Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki, but it has not secured political approval. Some officers have spent 12 to 15 months in the same assignment, although the usual practice is an annual transfer.

"Officers ask every day when they will be transferred, but we have no answer to give them," a senior superintendent of police told Kantipur, asking not to be named. Those waiting to move to another posting are reluctant to take risks or sho...