Dozens of Vehicles Seized in Kaski for Violating Election Day Transport Ban

Kaski. Dozens of vehicles were penalized in Kaski for violating the transport ban imposed by the government on the occasion of the House of Representatives election. On Thursday, the day of the election, public and private vehicles plying the roads in various parts of the district without permits (passes) were impounded by the District Police Office, Kaski, and subordinate police teams.

Police enforced strict measures after finding that vehicles were being operated in violation of the standards set to make the election clean, fair, and secure. According to the District Police Office, Kaski, a total of 83 vehicles, including 77 two-wheelers and 6 four-wheelers, were impounded from various locations by Thursday morning.

Police had prohibited the movement of vehicles on the roads on the polling day, except for essential services and permitted vehicles. The police stated that these impounded vehicles would be released only after completing the necessary procedures following the completion of the election.

Police increased strict surveillance from early morning on the main junctions of the district and roads in rural areas as well. The restriction on vehicle movement was imposed to prevent potential undesirable activities during the election period and to create an environment for voters to reach the polling stations without hesitation.