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122 arrested in Pokhara

Artha Sarokar

Kathmandu. The District Police Office, Kaski conducted a sweep operation at five places of Pokhara last night. According to the office, 122 people were arrested for illegal activities during the operation.

Police Inspector and Officiating Information Officer of the Office, Ganesh Pandey, said that those involved in creating ruckus at night, disturbing public peace and security and consuming marijuana and other illicit drugs were taken under control.

“Of the arrested, 82 were found to have consumed drugs and some were found with ganja,” he said, adding that the sweep operation was conducted simultaneously in Baidam, Ram Bazaar, Shishuwa, Bagar and the District Police Office. ‘

Police Inspector Pandey said that 39 people were arrested from Baidam area, 40 from Rajbazar area, 20 from Shishuwa, 12 from Bagar and 11 from around the district. A team from the District Police Office and its subordinate police units launched the sweep operation.

All the men arrested last night and most of them are in the young age group. A few days ago, women who harassed and cheated tourists in the Lakeside area have been arrested and action has been initiated.

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