KATHMANDU, MARCH 3
As March 5, the date scheduled for voting in the House of Representatives (HoR) elections, draws near, the number of passengers leaving the Kathmandu Valley for their respective hometowns has increased significantly.
According to Traffic Police Deputy Superintendent of Police Sunil Jung Shah, more than 750,000 people have recently departed from the Valley to participate in the elections. He added that the outflow is expected to continue until Wednesday.
Public transport vehicles are currently operating at full capacity as they exit the Valley. Likewise, the movement of private vehicles has also risen markedly. Major highways, bus parks, and key exit points around the Valley are witnessing a substantial surge in traffic.
In response to the escalating traffic volume, additional traffic police personnel have been deployed to the most congested areas.
The election police force is also assisting traffic authorities in managing the increased vehicular flow. Meanwhile, security patrols along the highways have been intensified to ensure passenger safety amid the heightened movement.
Certain areas have been placed under special surveillance as deemed necessary, DSP Shah added.
