Kathmandu. Kathmandu Valley Police Chief and Additional Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki has urged one and all to stay alert during the festivals.

At a traffic walk programme jointly organised by the Kathmandu Valley Police Office and the Kathmandu Valley Police Office here today, Minister Pokharel expressed concern over the untimely loss of lives due to drunk driving.

“The tendency to drink alcohol has become normal with the onset of the festivals”, he added. However, the number of untimely deaths due to accidents due to drunk driving is increasing, which is a very worrisome situation. Alcohol should not be used as a substitute for entertainment. ”

On the occasion, AIG Karki appealed to all drivers, passengers and the general public to take precautions, follow traffic rules and cooperate with the traffic police deployed for security. “Traffic police are deployed on the roads to protect you, not to harass you,” he said. It is the duty of the citizens to follow the rules and cooperate with the Nepal Police and Traffic Police. ”

He pointed out the need for every citizen to internalize traffic safety as their behavior and learning can have a positive impact on the coming generation.

Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Chief and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nawaraj Adhikari said that the lives of the people are at risk due to the consumption of alcohol and drugs during the festival time.

“We are working for the safety and safety of the citizens. Please do not drink and drive during the festival, so that no one has to die, the joy of the festival does not turn into mourning in someone’s house. ”