800 Armed Police Deployed for Haritalika Teej Security at Pashupatinath Temple

Summary

Eight hundred armed police have been deployed around Pashupatinath Temple to manage Haritalika Teej crowds, with medical, drinking water and rescue teams on standby. Nepal Police has also assigned 2,500 personnel for security in the area.

Key Points
  • Eight hundred armed police are securing the Pashupatinath Temple area for Haritalika Teej.
  • A medical team, ambulance and drinking water tanker have been stationed in the temple premises.
  • A rescue team with divers is on standby near the Bagmati River, and plainclothes officers are monitoring the area.
  • Nepal Police has deployed 2,500 personnel for Teej security in the wider area.
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