Kathmandu sets festival security plan
Kathmandu police announced a deployment of about 3,500 personnel and added patrols and travel help desks for the festival period.
The Kathmandu Post reported that police planned extra coverage at religious sites, busy shopping areas and transport hubs during Dashain, Tihar and Chhath. The plan includes CCTV, drones, canine teams and passenger help desks at several locations. The article describes an announced plan; readers should use police channels for emergency contacts and current arrangements.
Source: https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/02/kathmandu-deploys-3-500-police-for-dashain-tihar-and-chhath