INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Kathmandu, October 1
Metropolitan Police Office has in place security plan to ensure safety of lives and property during Dashain.
Senior
Superintendent of Police Shyam Lal Gyawali said security arrangements focused on preventing any untowardincidents and helping people head to
their destinations without any fear
All police units have been directed to implement the security plan from their respective places
These security arrangements range from the use of sniffer dogs to patrolling
&The MPO will extend all necessary support to all metropolitan police ranges to combat crimes,& he said
SSP Gyawali said over 6,500 police personnel, both in uniform and civvies, will be deployed in the valley
Incidents of theft, rape, human trafficking, pick-pocketing, drugging and robbing, gambling, gang fight and black marketing are among the
crimes thatare likely to increase during the festive season.
According to MPO, security personnel will be deployed for foot, cycle,
motorcycle and vehicle patrolling; seal and search and cordon and search
Police have also stepped up security checks at major junctions and the outskirts of the city
The strategy divides the work areas of police into various groups such as temple security, food monitoring, checking import and illicit use
of fire crackers, lottery scams and trafficking of small arms
Major market areas of Kalanki, Thapathali, Bagbazar, Bhrikutimandap, Gaushala, Chabahil, Koteshwor, Gongabu, Balaju, Teku, Tripureshwor and
Maharajgunj, where the trade of goats takes place during Dashain, are also under police vigilance.
Number of quick response teams, mobile
units and reserve units has also been be increased.
During Dashain, almost half of the valley total population of around four million leave
for their respective home districts
The thieves target unattended houses during the festival
SSP Gyawali said security personnel had been keeping an eye on the movement of VIPs, vital installations, government offices and financial
institutions.
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