INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Home Affairs said it had directed Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, National Investigation Department and
district administration offices to enforce special security plan during Dashain festivities.
A press release issued by the Home Ministry
said that security forces will be mobilised round the clock to maintain law and order during the festivities.
According to Nepal Police, as
many as 42,619 personnel were deployed throughout the country in accordance with the special security plan.
Of them, 11,401 security
Nepal Police Headquarters has also issued a circular to all its units, directing them not to sanction leave of security personnel, in view
of the festival and upcoming visit of the Chinese President Xi Jinping
However, security personnel will be granted maternity and mourning leaves.
The ministry said concerned District Administration Offices, in
association with other stakeholder agencies have stepped up market monitoring to control black-marketing, hoarding and sale and distribution
of substandard goods at local levels during the festivals
They will also ensure smooth supply of essential goods during Dashain.
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