Police 'sweep operation' in Kathmandu Valley nets 75 arrests in 24 hours

Nepal Police's special 'sweep operation' in Kathmandu Valley has led to the arrest of 75 people, all detained within the first 24 hours of the operation.

Police launched the special operation to control criminal activity and maintain peace and security across the valley. The operation targets the whole of Kathmandu Valley.

Police said the special campaign was carried out specifically to control crime, and that 75 people were arrested in just the first 24 hours of the drive.