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Over 1,600 policemen deployed to curb unruly Holi activities

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KATHMANDU, MARCH 16Police headquarters said it was mobilising more than 1,600 personnel and traffic cops in the three districts of Kathmandu valley to provide safety and avert possible untoward activities during Holi celebrations. Over half of total covid-cases reported Tuesday detected in Kathmandu valley alone France sixth country with more than 10 mln COVID infections Most of the cops will focus on road safety as people, particularly youngsters tend to violate traffic rules, thereby increasing the chances of road accidents.

Incidents such as drink-driving, driving under the influence of narcotic drugs, overloading motorbikes, driving bikes without helmets, not following traffic lights and violating other basic traffic rules are common during Holi celebrations.

Such uncivil activities often lead to fatal accidents inside the valley with road fatalities often happening during the festival. On the eve of Holi, Senior Superintendent of Police Umesh Raj Joshi, head of Metropolitan Traffic Police Division, said police would follow strict traffic rules with their available devices to control road hooliganism.Similarly, Metropolitan Police Range, Kathmandu, said police personnel, both in civil dress and uniform would be deployed across the valley to control vandalism, gang fights, or abuse.Police have been informed about 13 major venues where large numbers of people are expected to amass for celebrations, it said.

Such public venues will be monitored, and police may even arrest unruly revellers.The office has mobilised 25 mobile patrol teams, 37 other foot patrol teams, and 87 quick response teams.

Likewise, checking stations have been established at 28 points in the valley.A total of 45 senior officers above the level of DSP will be mobilised to make the festival safe.Meanwhile, police issued a special notice urging people to play Holi in a decent manner.

It has asked people not to smear colours or pour water on the public without their consent."We would like to request the public to celebrate Holi only with their friends and relatives without forcing others to participate in the celebration.

All kinds of activities barred by the law will be enforced strictly," reads the bulletin.They have also requested people to call the police or dial 100 to file a complaint if they experience or witness any unlawful activities during the celebration.A version of this article appears in the print on March 17, 2022, of The Himalayan Times .

This article first appeared/also appeared in https://thehimalayantimes.com 




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