Kathmandu security crackdown leads to 97 arrests in two days including16 convicted fugitives
Summary
Kathmandu police arrested 97 people in a two-day security operation, including 16 convicted fugitives and six suspects wanted in pending criminal cases. The crackdown targeted bus parks, marketplaces and government office areas ahead of the festive season.
Key Points
- Kathmandu police arrested 97 people in a two-day operation from October 28 to 29.
- Sixteen convicted offenders who had been absconding and six suspects in pending criminal cases were among those detained.
- Police focused checks on bus parks, transport hubs, crowded marketplaces and areas around government offices.
- Authorities said surveillance and crime-control operations will continue in the capital.
