Nepal Police heightens security in Kathmandu today

KATHMANDU: Nepal Police has heightened security measures in the federal capital, Kathmandu, due to two separate demonstrations scheduled for today.

Central Police Spokesperson and Information Officer, DIGP Dinesh Kumar Acharya, stated to RSS that security arrangements at procession routes and assembly venues across the Kathmandu Valley have been reinforced. DIGP Acharya confirmed the deployment of security personnel at major intersections in the valley, with additional forces on standby to address any unforeseen situations.

Samajwadi Morcha Nepal is conducting an awareness assembly in favour of the republic at Pradarshani Marg, while monarchy supporters are staging demonstrations in New Baneshwor and Tinkune. Rallies and processions from various locations in the valley are gathering at designated sites for both demonstrations.

With the possibility of disruptions to daily life, the public has been observed proceeding cautiously to their destinations.