Police warn of action against those putting colors on others without consent
1,500 police personnel to be mobilized to control the illegal activities during Holi in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, March 16: The Nepal Police have warned of action against those putting colors on others without consent while celebrating the Holi festival.
Holi events have been scheduled in 19 public places in Kathmandu and the security body is mobilizing as many as 1,500 security personnel to control illegal activities during the celebration, according to SP Dinesh Raj Mainali, spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police Range, Kathmandu.
The Police had also urged the general public not to put color or any other substances on others without consent.
“Putting colors on others forcefully and without consent will be considered a crime. If anyone is found engaged in such activities, they will be arrested and a case will be filed against them,” said SP Mainali.
As per the law, those proven guilty for such activities have to remain in prison for one year and will be fined upto Rs 10,000.
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