KATHMANDU: The government decided to recall Chief District Officer of Saptari Anil Thakur amid deteriorating security situation in the district. Spokesperson for the Ministry of Home Affairs Laxmi Prasad Dhakal, however, said Thakur was recalled on his own request.

“He was recalled because he was not willing to stay there,” Dhakal said when asked if the government decided to recall him for failing to do his duty effectively.