KATHMANDU, Oct 17: The Kathmandu Valley Police Office has urged the citizens to stay safe during the festivals and contribute to creating a secure atmosphere for their families, communities and the entire city.
Issuing a 10-point appeal to the Valley denizens today, the police office urged one and all to join hands in the campaign for the 'Safe Kathmandu Valley'.
Spokesperson for the police office, Senior Superintendent of Police Dinesh Raj Mainali said the public is expected to remain alert to the possibilities of untoward incidents during the festival times.
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He advised the people not to entertain the company of strangers during travel and not to accept if they are offered food and drinks by strangers. Such food may be tainted.
The police office further appealed to the Valley people not to join a crowd, possess cash, valuable gadgets, jewelries and expensive mobile phone sets.
Likewise, people are urged to ensure that house doors, windows and entrances are properly locked while going out. If possible, people are urged to use siren-fixed locks. If anyone has to go outside the home or shut the shops for long during the festivals, they are advised to inform neighbors and the local police.
The public have been advised to make monetary transactions digitally and to keep the password of mobile banking confidential. Likewise, they have been urged to not post personal details and update travel details on social sites.
The police office has warned the general public of worse consequences of gambling, playing cards and dice, drunk-driving and the violation of traffic rules. It has urged the people to confidently observe the festivals, assuring of sound security with the mobilization of sniffer dogs and drones.
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