KATHMANDU, March 12: With the onset of Holi celebrations, traffic police in the Kathmandu Valley have intensified security checks.
According to the Kathmandu Police Office, over 2,700 police personnel have been deployed for monitoring and inspection.
Crowds have gathered across the valley to celebrate Holi, throwing colors, powder, and water at each other. Traffic police have tightened inspections, particularly targeting vehicle drivers traveling between locations for celebrations.
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The Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office said that the deployment aims to ensure a well-managed and orderly celebration.
Likewise, the traffic police office has reinforced security checks, as Holi often sees unruly activities, including the reckless throwing of water balloons, the consumption of alcohol before driving, and other disturbances.
Checkpoints have been set up at key locations, including Thapathali, Tripureshwor, New Road, Kantipath, Durbar Marg, Bhadra Kali, and Baggi Khana, among others.
To maintain order, Nepal Police has stationed teams at over 90 locations in Kathmandu and is monitoring public spaces and Holi venues through CCTV and drones.
Authorities have urged the public to celebrate Holi in a disciplined and respectful manner and to avoid playing on rooftops or in other risky areas.
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