Kathmandu, July 16 -- The bill on adjustment of police in the provinces, which has been finalised by a parliamentary committee and is expected to be endorsed by the federal parliament soon, has invited criticism from provincial governments.

Registered at the House of Representatives on March 13, the bill on adjusting Nepal Police and Provincial Police was endorsed by the parliamentary State Affairs and Good Governance on Sunday.

As it was endorsed unanimously by the committee, the bill is set to pass both Houses of federal parliament without any hindrance.

But provincial ministers have expressed serious concerns over the provisions that allow the federal government to mobilise provincial police chief--Deputy Inspector General. Besides,...