Baglung Traffic Police Arrest 14 Drivers for Drug Use
Summary
Baglung traffic police arrested 14 drivers for drug use during a campaign, testing 65 drivers and prosecuting those found positive, amid concerns over increasing accidents.
Key Points
- 14 drivers were prosecuted for drug use in Baglung during a traffic police drug testing campaign.
- 65 drivers were tested in areas including Malunga, Akshate of Kathekhola, Hatiya of Galkot Municipality, and Gwailichaur market.
- Drivers of various vehicles including an EV van, Scorpio, tractors, pickups, motorcycles, an auto, and a tipper were found using drugs.
- In the first nine months of the year, Baglung district recorded 15 accidents causing 9 deaths and 33 injuries.
