Tihar, Chhath traffic management tightened, 25 loud motorcycles seized

Police have tightened traffic management and surveillance in the Kathmandu Valley to ensure smooth and safe movement during the Tihar and Chhath festivals. Senior Superintendent of Police Suresh Prasad Kafle, chief of the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, has directed subordinate personnel to work with heightened vigilance throughout the festive period.

At a Tihar and Chhath greetings program held at the office on Monday, he said there should be no lapse in traffic management. Since the likelihood of road accidents rises during festivals, he directed that reducing accidents be the top priority.

He said it was the police's own happiness to see citizens celebrate the festival joyfully, and urged police personnel on duty to create a safe and smooth travel environment for the public. Journalists and civil society representatives also attended the program.

Separately, the Kathmandu District Police Range said it has seized 25 motorcycles that had been modified to produce loud noise. Teams from the subordinate police circles and divisions found the motorcycles while conducting checks at various locations on Sunday.

Police said surveillance has been increased to ensure a quiet environment for the public during Tihar. The range said further investigation into the seized motorcycles is underway.