Kathmandu Police spokesperson says security arrangements for this NPL will be stronger and more dependable
Summary
Police have drawn up a stronger security plan for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League, deploying uniformed and plainclothes officers, CCTV, drones and sniffer dogs to prevent unrest and betting-linked crime. Officials say they will closely monitor online betting, spot-fixing and social media activity throughout the tournament.
Key Points
- Kathmandu District Police Range says it has prepared a stronger and more coordinated security plan for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League.
- Up to 1,225 uniformed officers and more than 100 plainclothes personnel may be deployed, along with traffic police and support from other security offices.
- Police will use CCTV, drones, sniffer dogs and intelligence gathering to watch for betting, spot-fixing, fights and other unlawful activity.
- Authorities say online betting, hate speech, rumours and defamation linked to the tournament will be treated as criminal activity.
