Sanjita Shakya Honored by Nepal Police for Resisting Jewelers' Robbery Attempt

Kathmandu. Nepal Police has honored Sanjita Shakya, who bravely resisted an armed group attempting to rob a jewelry store in Kathmandu, risking her life. Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki honored Shakya by presenting her with a commendation letter during a special program organized at the Police Headquarters on Thursday.

On May 17, two individuals created terror by showing a pistol and attempted to rob 'Naina & Ishan Jewelers' located in Tuchechhani Galli, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-24. The police honored Sanjita, who was working at the jewelry store at the time, for her courage, high self-confidence, and civic duty.

Speaking at the honoring ceremony, Inspector General of Police Karki praised Sanjita's courage, awareness, and sense of responsibility shown even in a difficult situation. Discussing the important role of partnership between the police and citizens in building a civilized and safe society and in crime investigation, he stated that cooperation with citizens and prioritization of technology use will continue in the future.

"Sanjita's courage has not only controlled a potential criminal incident but has also sent a positive message in society to resist crime," said Inspector General Karki. Sanjita's promptness in providing the physical description of the involved individuals and CCTV footage to the police facilitated the investigation.

Sharing her experience at the program, the honored Shakya said that the message has been conveyed to the general public that prompt information to the police and the use of technology are important for the successful investigation of any criminal incident.