1,600 traffic police deployed in Kathmandu for Tihar and Chhath
Summary
Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office has deployed 1,600 personnel and set up 14 passenger assistance desks for Tihar and Chhath to manage traffic flow and keep travelers safe. Police are also stepping up vehicle inspections, crowd control, and surveillance against speeding, overloading, and drunk driving.
Key Points
- Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office has deployed 1,600 traffic personnel for Tihar and Chhath security and traffic control.
- Fourteen passenger assistance desks have been set up across the valley to help travelers.
- Technical teams are inspecting long- and medium-distance public vehicles for mechanical and emission issues at bus parks, Jagati, and Nagdhunga.
- Police are increasing checks on speeding, overloading, drunk driving, and the two-driver rule, while using cameras and drones in sensitive areas.
