Kathmandu Traffic Police Restrict Movement of Vehicles Without Permits Due to Election Security

Kathmandu. The Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police have stopped the movement of vehicles without travel passes. SSP Navaraj Adhikari of the Valley Traffic Police Office told Ratopati that only those with travel passes are allowed to operate due to election security reasons.

Traffic police have impounded vehicles whose drivers were violating the election code of conduct. Ambulances, security personnel, media personnel, and vehicles carrying essential food supplies are being allowed to move.

SSP Adhikari stated that facilitation is being provided to those traveling to and from Tribhuvan International Airport upon showing proof of their reason. The House of Representatives election is taking place across the country on Thursday. Elections are being held for 275 seats in the House of Representatives, where representatives will be finalized through 165 direct seats and 110 proportional representation seats.

Approximately 334,000 security personnel have been mobilized for election security.