Madhesh Police deploys 7,229 personnel for Dashain, Tihar security
Summary
Madhesh Province Police will deploy 7,229 personnel across all eight districts to tighten security during Dashain and Tihar, with a focus on theft, smuggling, road accidents and crowd control. The plan also includes patrols, QRTs, border monitoring and action against gambling, illegal liquor and rumors on social media.
Key Points
- Madhesh Province Police has announced a special security plan for Dashain and Tihar, deploying 7,229 personnel across eight districts.
- The plan includes mobile patrols, foot patrols, QRTs, pickets, highway patrols and help desks at border points.
- Police will intensify surveillance to prevent theft, smuggling, road accidents, gambling, fireworks-related fires and illegal substance use.
- Extra security will be placed at religious sites, markets, crowded areas and Deusi-Bhailo events, with attention to women, children and senior citizens.
