Security tightened nationwide for festivals, IGP directs police to stop unwanted activities

Nepal Police has tightened security arrangements across the country targeting the festivals of Tihar, Deepawali, Nepal Sambat and Chhath. Police said the security arrangements have been tightened with the objective of controlling criminal activities that could occur during the festival period.

Inspector General of Police Dr Manoj Kumar KC has directed that police personnel become more active by adopting a special festival-targeted security plan to prevent any unwanted activities during Tihar, Chhath and other festivals.

He issued strict directives to police to control theft, looting and the use of firecrackers that occur during festivals.

Senior police officials, along with chiefs and representatives of police offices of all seven provinces, district police offices and subordinate units, took part in the program virtually.