Nine Drivers Detained in Surprise Checks for Drunk Driving

March 21, Kathmandu – Nine drivers caught operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol were taken into custody. The Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police conducted surprise checks this morning at various locations, leading to the arrests.

According to Nareshraj Subedi, spokesperson for the traffic police office, those detained were drivers of public transportation vehicles. He stated, “This morning, as part of a special campaign, we conducted sudden checks at different points across the valley. Nine public transport drivers have been apprehended for driving under the influence of intoxicating substances.”