Nepal Police enforce festival-focused special security plan
Summary
Nepal Police have enforced the Special Security Plan, 2083, with heightened surveillance during Tihar, Nepal Sambat and Chhath to prevent theft, gambling, fireworks-related accidents and other untoward incidents. Plainclothes officers, patrol teams and disaster response units have been deployed across markets, transport hubs and border areas.
Key Points
- Nepal Police have launched the 'Special Security Plan, 2083' for major festivals including Tihar, Nepal Sambat and Chhath.
- Security has been tightened in transport hubs, markets, border areas and customs points to curb theft, robbery, gambling and illegal fireworks trade.
- Fire and disaster management teams have been kept on standby around the clock during Tihar.
- The police have urged the public to celebrate peacefully and report illegal fireworks or emergencies through hotline 100.
