Five killed in 78 road accidents during Tihar in Valley
Summary
Five people were killed in 78 road accidents in the Kathmandu Valley during the Tihar festival period, while police also booked hundreds of drivers for drunk driving and other traffic violations. Authorities say they are stepping up technology-based traffic management, including plans for a faceless traffic system on the Thapathali-Baneshwor stretch.
Key Points
- Five people died in 78 road accidents in the Kathmandu Valley during Tihar from November 7 to 11, including Bhai Tika.
- Traffic police penalised 595 drivers for drunk driving, 18 for drugged driving and 2,211 for other traffic violations.
- Police said driver negligence and poor vehicle condition contributed to some serious accidents.
- The Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office is preparing to introduce a faceless traffic management system along the Thapathali-Baneshwor stretch.
