POKHARA: Kaski District Police Office has taken 44 people into custody for their alleged involvement in various unlawful activities in Pokhara’s Lakeside area over three days, from Wednesday to Friday, as part of its ongoing ‘Operation Sabhyata’.
According to the District Police Office, 28 people were arrested for engaging in quarrels while under the influence of alcohol, five for arguing and misbehaving with police personnel, two for carrying weapons, two for mistreating women and children, and one for waving flags.
During the same period, police also took action against 81 vehicles. According to Police Inspector Ramji Devkota, acting information officer at the District Police Office, 57 drivers were found to be driving under the influence of alcohol, while one driver was arrested for other traffic-related offences.
A further 23 vehicles have been kept at the Ward Police Office in Baidam for investigation and necessary action.
Police launched ‘Operation Sabhyata’ to control increasing unlawful activities in the Lakeside area of Pokhara Metropolitan City-6.
According to the District Police Office, a total of 140 people and 293 vehicles have been brought under investigation or action since the operation began.
The special campaign was launched following growing public complaints that quarrels, disputes, misconduct towards tourists and other undesirable activities were tarnishing Lakeside’s image as a major tourist destination and undermining peace and security in the area.
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