663 drivers caught driving under influence of alcohol since Dashain began

Valley traffic police have taken action against 663 drivers for driving vehicles after consuming alcohol since the start of Dashain.

According to traffic police, all the drivers penalized were caught since Dashain began. In Kathmandu alone, more than 600 drivers were caught driving after drinking alcohol.

Traffic police have tightened monitoring against drunk driving during the festival season. As vehicle movement on the roads increases during Dashain, traffic police have continued checks against driving under the influence of alcohol.

Police have been urging drivers not to drive after consuming alcohol.