Nepal Police Arrest 176 Individuals for Election-Related Violations Ahead of Polls

Kathmandu. The Nepal Police Headquarters has reported that 176 individuals have been arrested nationwide for involvement in anti-election activities.

Central Spokesperson for Nepal Police, Deputy Inspector General Abhinarayan Kafle, informed that 176 people were arrested for engaging in anti-election activities, spreading 'misinformation' and 'disinformation,' and setting vehicles on fire.

According to him, despite two vehicles being set on fire in Kathmandu overnight, no other serious incidents related to the election have occurred due to tightened and effective security measures.

Spokesperson Kafle stated today that police have reached all polling stations and security has been strengthened. He said, "All-party, multi-stakeholder meetings have been held at district polling centers to ensure tight security. Mobile and reserve teams are working with high morale to coordinate with other security mechanisms to strengthen election security. Special monitoring and control are being implemented for those misusing technology and social media, and those violating the silence period."

He also informed that on Tuesday, Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki monitored the Central Election Cell and directed subordinate bodies to maintain special vigilance on border security and tighten security during the silence period.

Police also stated that five fake objects placed to intimidate people were found in various parts of the country on Tuesday and were neutralized by the army.