Kathmandu Police Arrest 13 for Harassing Passengers at Bus Terminals

Kathmandu. Police have apprehended 13 individuals for forcibly pulling and harassing passengers at various bus parks and ticket counters in Kathmandu. The Kathmandu District Police Range initiated this action following complaints that these individuals were forcing passengers traveling outside the valley to board specific vehicles, snatching their bags and belongings, and engaging in unruly behavior.

Police had received reports that middlemen, under the guise of ticket booking, were causing mental and physical distress to passengers, particularly in the New Bus Park and Kalanki areas. Based on this information, a police team deployed to these locations arrested the 13 individuals on Friday. 

Among those arrested, 12 were taken into custody from the New Bus Park area, while one was apprehended from the Kalanki road section. The police division team showed active presence at the New Bus Park, while the Kalimati Police Circle team took action against those harassing passengers in Kalanki.

According to Superintendent of Police Pawan Kumar Bhattarai, spokesperson for the Kathmandu District Police Range, further investigation into all the arrested individuals is currently underway.