Published On: November 10, 2023 08:30 PM NPT By: Republica | @RepublicaNepal
KATHMANDU, Nov 10: The Kathmandu Valley Police Office (KVPO) has cautioned the people against venturing into crowded places carrying valuable articles.
The KVPO has also suggested observing special precautions while going into crowds in view of the high chances of theft.
Issuing an 11-point advisory in the context of the festivals including Tihar, the KVPO said one can keep away from many such incidents like theft, looting etc by taking precautions. The KVPO issued the public appeal for strengthening the law and order, and public safety during the Tihar, Nepal Sambat and Chhath festivals.
The police office has warned against organizing or participating in gambling or dice games involving monetary loss and gain.
KVPO Spokesman Senior Superintendent of Police Dinesh Raj Mainali said police teams have been mobilized to keep a special watch for checking activities, mainly exploding fire-crackers, smuggling, violence, theft and gambling.
Similarly, surveillance has been increased through the Traffic Police to control unwanted activities in the transport sector as well during the festivities.
In the appeal, the KVPO has warned against transporting explosive articles like fire-crackers and fireworks, driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotic drugs and not to eat anything offered by strangers.
Police have also advised the people not to go in crowds carrying cash, expensive articles, jewelries and pricey mobile sets, to confirm that doors and windows are securely closed while going out of the house or shops and as far as possible install locks with sirens.
Likewise, the KVPO has reminded the people to inform their neighbors and local police if one has to go out from home or shops for a long duration, to make payments through digital technology as far as possible, to keep one's mobile bank OTP secured and not update one's personal and travel information on social sites.
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