KATHMANDU: Traffic police in Kaski penalized 40 drivers for violating traffic regulations on the day of Dashain Tika. Although traffic volume was low on the roads, authorities took action against those operating vehicles in violation of safety rules, according to the District Traffic Police Office in Kaski.
Offenders included individuals driving under the influence, those operating vehicles without proper documentation, and those driving recklessly. According to Janak Rijal, the acting information officer and assistant sub-inspector at the District Traffic Police Office, two public vehicles were detained for overcharging passengers, and three others were penalized for carrying passengers beyond their permitted capacity.
A total of 18 drivers were penalized for driving under the influence of alcohol. Additionally, 17 others faced action for offenses including using mobile phones while driving, failing to carry a driver’s license or vehicle registration, operating with expired documents, and failing to wear a helmet.
One road accident was reported in Kaski on the day of Tika. A woman was injured in a scooter accident near the Baral petrol pump in Birauta, Pokhara. Police stated that the injured woman is currently undergoing treatment.
To reduce accidents and ensure compliance with traffic rules during the festival, authorities conducted checks at eight locations across Kaski. These included Naya Bazar, Taxi Chowk in Bagar, Gharipatan, Milan Chowk, Pension Camp, Arghau, and the Bar Ko Bot area in Chorepatan. Rijal noted that 24 police personnel were deployed to manage traffic and conduct the inspections, aiming to minimize potential accidents and raise awareness among drivers about traffic regulations.
