Nepal Police Chief Praises Private Sector in Electric Mobility, Highlights Road Safety Concerns
Summary
Nepal Police Chief Inspector General Dan Bahadur Karki has praised private sector involvement in electric vehicles and eco-friendly mobility at the Naima Nepal Mobility Expo in Kathmandu. He also raised alarm over Nepal’s road safety crisis, citing thousands of accidents, injuries, and deaths each year.
Key Points
- Inspector General Dan Bahadur Karki praised the private sector’s role in advancing electric and eco-friendly mobility in Nepal.
- He said electric vehicles are essential for reducing fuel consumption and building sustainable urban transport.
- Karki raised serious concern over road safety, citing 29,988 vehicle-involved accidents, 2,707 deaths, and 47,553 injuries in the past year.
- He urged the state, private sector, and citizens to work together to ensure safer transportation and support the economy.
