The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced a nationwide special security arrangement for the Dashain festival, directing chief district officers and security agencies in all 77 districts to maintain peace, public safety and uninterrupted essential services. The ministry said the plan is aimed at preventing crime, managing heavy festival travel, controlling market irregularities and responding quickly to emergencies during the holiday period.

Under the plan, security patrols and checkpoints will be strengthened on highways, major roads, transport hubs and crowded areas, while authorities will act against fare overcharging, drunk driving, narcotics use and other unsafe conduct. Help desks will be set up at major bus parks, border points and checkpoints, and monitoring will also target black-marketing, artificial shortages, adulterated goods and unreasonable price hikes in markets.

The ministry has instructed agencies to remain alert against theft, robbery, fraud, gambling, online and digital crime, and cross-border smuggling, while special attention will be given to religious and cultural events to prevent disputes and maintain communal harmony. Hospitals have been asked to keep emergency services available 24 hours, and Quick Response Teams (QRTs) are to remain ready for incidents such as accidents, fires or other emergencies.

The Home Ministry has also appealed to the public to celebrate Dashain peacefully, avoid public disturbances, intoxicated driving and dangerous activities such as gambling or reckless use of firecrackers. Citizens have been urged to report suspicious or unlawful activity to the nearest police office, Police Control Room 100, or the District Emergency Operation Centre.