Kathmandu, October 13, 2026 — Police have arrested 87 people during a sweep operation conducted across the Kathmandu Valley to prevent and control criminal activities.
According to the District Police Range Kathmandu, the arrests were made during an operation conducted from October 12 until 6 a.m. on October 13. Among those arrested, 76 were men and 11 were women.
Superintendent of Police Dan Bahadur Thapa, spokesperson for the District Police Range Kathmandu, said the operation was conducted in various areas of Kathmandu to maintain peace, security and public order.
Police targeted individuals allegedly involved in activities such as assaulting service users and members of the public at public-service offices, public places and on public transportation; creating disturbances and riots; misbehaving; theft; looting; brokerage activities; and hooliganism.
The District Police Range also stated that nine people convicted in various cases and seven defendants who had been absconding in ongoing cases were arrested during the operation.
