11 thefts, 130 accidents in Valley during Dashain

Kathmandu Valley witnessed 11 theft incidents and 130 vehicle accidents during this year’s Dashain festival, according to the Kathmandu Valley Police Office, Ranipokhari. The thefts occurred between Sept 3 and Oct 14, with nine cases in Kathmandu, two in Bhaktapur, and none in Lalitpur. Most thefts took place between noon and 6 pm, with criminals targeting homes when residents were away, often breaking locks to gain entry. Several suspects have been arrested.

In the same period, four people lost their lives in vehicle accidents, three due to their own negligence and one in a hit-and-run case.

To address security concerns during Dashain, the police deployed 10,000 officers across the valley, including a 10-member team led by a DSP in 14 areas of Kathmandu. Long and short-range patrols were conducted on 42 routes, with additional QRT, mobile patrols, and ambush checkpoints established to deter crime. Special plainclothes units were also active, and a crime-detection dog was stationed at various checkpoints.