Kathmandu, March 25:

Patrolling and checking have been increased in the drive initiated to make Kathmandu Valley safe, the Home Ministry said today.

The additional measures are in view of the possibility of infiltration by Maoists into the Valley. There will be thorough checking of passengers and vehicles at the Valley’s various entry points and on highways leading to Kathmandu. The Ministry also urged people to bear with the inconvenience caused. In case of any suspicious or untoward activity, the Ministry has requested people to ring 4211208 of the Ministry’s control room, 4412780 of the Police Headquarters, 105 of the Valley Divisional Headquarters of the RNA or 100 of the Valley Police Control Room in Kathmandu.

In cases outside the Valley, people should contact the nearest security body.