Police Detain 24 Individuals for Electoral Code Violations During House of Representatives Election

Kathmandu. Police have taken 24 individuals into custody from various locations across the country for engaging in activities contrary to the code of conduct and against the election process during the House of Representatives elections held on Thursday. According to the Nepal Police Headquarters, those attempting to disrupt election security were arrested from all seven provinces, including the Kathmandu Valley.

Among those arrested, Bagmati Province had the highest number with 7 individuals, followed by Madhesh and Sudurpaschim with 4 each, Koshi and Gandaki with 3 each, and Kathmandu Valley, Lumbini, and Karnali provinces with 1 each. To ensure a fear-free election and address security challenges, the police intensified strict monitoring on the day of voting.

In the effort to further tighten security arrangements, the police also impounded 2,597 vehicles being operated without permission. This includes 2,351 two-wheelers and 246 four-wheelers.

Lumbini Province had the highest number of impounded vehicles at 887, followed by the Kathmandu Valley with 830. Furthermore, suspicious objects were found at 15 locations nationwide, including two spots in the Kathmandu Valley. The Nepal Police coordinated with the Nepali Army to safely dispose of and neutralize these objects.