SWEEPING POLICE TRANSFERS VIOLATING ELECTION CODE OF CONDUCT Kathmandu, 18 June: The cabinet Monday transferred five AIGs and 19 DIGs of the Nepal Police. The decision was taken minutes before Prime Minister flies for Brazil to attend a UN-sponsored conference o sustainable development, Government disregarded orders of the election commission not to transfer Officials after enforcement of an election code of conduct to ensure free and fair polls. Deputy Prime Minister Bijaya Kumar Gacchadhar will officiate as prime minister during Bhattarai’s absence. Opposition is attempting to block the premier from leaving at the airport as partyof anti government and anti-Maoisy protests. nnnn