Kathmandu. 97 people have been arrested during a special ‘sweep operation’ conducted by the police to control criminal activities and strengthen peace and security in Kathmandu Valley. According to the police, among those arrested are 16 criminals who are absconding after being found guilty by the court in various cases.
According to the District Police Complex Kathmandu, they were arrested during a special security operation conducted at various locations in Kathmandu from November 11th to 12th. Among those arrested are 82 men and 15 women.
The premises have intensified monitoring and checking targeting public places, public transport means, government offices and areas with high congestion. Six fugitive defendants of the ongoing case were also arrested during the operation.
Dan Bahadur Thapa, Spokesperson of the District Police Complex, Kathmandu informed that a special police team has been mobilized to maintain peace, security and order in the society as well as to prevent and control potential criminal activities.
According to the police, the vigilance has been increased in areas around bus parks, public transport, busy markets and government offices where there is a high presence of customers.
According to spokesperson Thapa, the police have been mobilized to identify, control and take effective legal action against people involved in criminal activities while giving priority to the safety of citizens.
District Police Complex Kathmandu has said that further investigation is being conducted into the allegations against the arrested persons and their involvement. The police have also informed that special surveillance and checks will be continued to maintain peace and security and control crime.