Over 137,000 people enter Kathmandu Valley during lockdown

KATHMANDU: As many as 137,469 people entered the Kathmandu Valley in the last 57-day lockdown enforced from March 24.

According to Nepal Police, some 137,468 people came to Kathmandu Valley by 57,198 vehicles from five major entry points of the Valley.

Within the same period, 943 people came to capital on foot.

Likewise, some 236,600 people left the Kathmandu Valley in 60,434 vehicles. During the period, 18,053 people left the Kathmandu Valley on foot, The Rising Nepal reported.

The records of Nepal Police showed that on average 2,411 people entered the valley on a daily basis.

On Monday and Tuesday, police recorded entry of 2,481 people from these five points by 1,337 vehicles while three persons came on foot.

Similarly, 2,532 people left the valley riding 1,375 vehicles. Eight people left on foot.

Meanwhile, security personnel deputed in five major entry points — Naghdhunga, Jagati, Muddkhu, Pharping, and Sankhu.

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) and spokesperson at the Nepal Police Headquarters Niraj Bahadur Shahi said the police administration across the country had been implementing the lockdown effectively based on every new decision taken by the government.

According to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and in-charge at Metropolitan Police Circle, Thankot, Ghana Shyam Shrestha, the lockdown violators, and the entry and exit trend of people and vehicles have come down sharply after May 17.

In the last three days, only 2,146 vehicles entered the valley from Naghdhunga. The majority of the vehicles were goods carrying vehicles, said Shrestha.

“We have even been keeping lawmakers on hold until they produce their legal vehicle pass issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs to enter the Valley,” he said.