Kathmandu Police Launch Crackdown on Middlemen and Criminal Elements

Kathmandu. Kathmandu police have arrested 89 individuals for acting as illegal middlemen, engaging in hooliganism in various sectors, and harassing passengers.

Spokesperson for the District Police Range, Superintendent of Police Pawan Kumar Bhattarai, stated that these individuals were arrested and legal action initiated over the past week. He noted that 150 people were arrested in the last 24 hours alone. 

Superintendent Bhattarai said, “We have launched an operation targeting those who harass people in the name of public service, engage in middleman activities at public places like bus parks, airports, and transport offices, and those involved in hooliganism. This campaign is ongoing.”

He mentioned that surveillance is being conducted in areas with nightlife businesses, leading to the arrest of 16 individuals strictly involved in hooliganism. Spokesperson Bhattarai stated that all those arrested are under investigation and will face legal action based on their level of involvement. 

Central Spokesperson for Nepal Police, Deputy Inspector General of Police Abinarayan Kafle, stated that a circular has been issued to all police offices nationwide to take action against middlemen, those harassing or abusing citizens, and individuals involved in criminal activities. He informed that police teams have been mobilized accordingly to carry out these operations.