KATHMANDU: As many as 98 people have been arrested in connection with the sweep operation launched by the police for the prevention and control of crime in the Kathmandu Valley.

According to the District Police Range, Kathmandu, they were arrested during the operation that was conducted from October 11 to 6 am on October 11. Of the arrested, 76 are men and 11 are women, according to the District Police Range.

Spokesperson at the District Police Range, Kathmandu, Superintendent of Police Dan Bahadur Thapa said the sweep operation has been launched in different places of Kathmandu to maintain peace, security and order in the society.

According to him, the campaign has targeted the criminal activities like manhandling of service seekers and the general public in public service delivery offices, public places, and vehicles, misbehaving with them, stealing, looting, middlemen and hooliganism.

According to the District Police Range, nine offenders who were sentenced by the court in different cases and seven defendants who were absconding in the current case have also been arrested.

Further investigation into the case is underway, said the District Police Range, Kathmandu.