Kathmandu police special operation nets 75 arrests in 24 hours

A special sweep operation by Nepal Police in the Kathmandu Valley led to 75 arrests over the past 24 hours.

According to the District Police Range, Kathmandu, those arrested include 60 men, 14 women and one other person. Range spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent of Police Dan Bahadur Thapa, said the special police mobilization was carried out to maintain peace and order and curb criminal activity.

He said the operation focused on public places, public transport vehicles, areas around government and service-delivery offices, and places with heavy foot traffic. Police said the operation targeted those committing assault, causing disturbances or creating unruly scenes against service seekers and the public.

Those involved in theft, robbery, acting as middlemen, and hooliganism were also targeted in the operation.