Kathmandu. Nepal Police has implemented a security plan across the country targeting Tihar, Diwali, Chhath and Nepal Samvat festivals that are approaching. More than 50,000 policemen have been mobilized to control theft, looting, gambling, drunkenness, fighting, fire and fireworks related activities that may occur during the festival.

According to the central spokesperson of Nepal Police, Abhi Narayan Kafle, the necessary security plan has been prepared and implemented in coordination with the District Security Committee to make the festival peaceful, orderly and dignified. According to him, special vigilance of the police has been increased to control the gambling, alcohol and drug abuse, commotion and quarrels that may occur during Tihar celebrations, fairs and other cultural activities. Plainclothes police have also been deployed in areas of potential risk.

The police said that CCTV, body warning cameras, drones and trained dogs will be used to make the security system effective. Crowded fairs and public places will be monitored by more than 50 drones. Likewise, arrangements have been made for patrolling, patrolling, check points, command posts and emergency checks at various places.