Nepal Police

Nepal Police arrested two teenagers in Sunsari district after a video surfaced on social media showing them brandishing a homemade pistol. The minors, aged 15 and 17, were apprehended following a public safety concern raised by the circulating clip. An investigation is ongoing to determine the source of the weapon.

Nepal Police data for Baisakh (April-May 2026) indicates over-speeding was the primary cause of 1,253 out of 2,294 road accidents nationwide, resulting in 239 fatalities. Drunk driving was also a significant factor, contributing to 112 accidents and 12 deaths, with authorities intensifying enforcement and awareness campaigns.

Fugitive GB Rai is accused of embezzling over Rs 21 billion from depositors through more than a dozen cooperatives, with his personal companies reportedly continuing operations despite ongoing legal cases. Suman Khanal, coordinator of the Swarnalakshmi Cooperative Victims’ Struggle Committee, criticized the state mechanism, stating it appears helpless and may be protecting Rai, preventing his arrest and extradition from Malaysia.

Nepal Police in Kathmandu arrested a youth for performing dangerous motorcycle stunts, which went viral on social media. Instead of just penalizing him, the police featured the rider in a video released on their Facebook page to warn others against reckless behavior on the road. This initiative is part of Nepal Police's broader strategy to use creative social media content, including AI-generated videos, to raise awareness about various crimes and safety issues.

Former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife Arzu Rana have remained abroad for over three months, facing arrest warrants in a money laundering case. The Nepal Police sought an Interpol Red Corner Notice, which was refused due to procedural issues, while the couple has filed a Supreme Court case challenging the warrants' validity. The situation arises amidst political shifts in Nepal, including the formation of a new government.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has urged citizens in Humla and Bajura districts to exercise restraint following an incident in the border area. A high-level investigation team, led by a Senior Superintendent of Police, has been formed to probe the event and submit a report, while additional security forces have been deployed to maintain peace and order.

In separate incidents, police rescued an unconscious youth with Rs 118,000 cash in Kakarbhitta, found an abandoned newborn in Itahari, and arrested a man with fake Nepali notes in Lalitpur. The unconscious youth, Hari Thapa, was found near the Kakarbhitta bus park after allegedly consuming excessive alcohol and has since been discharged from the hospital. The abandoned baby, estimated to be 7-10 days old, was discovered in a forest area in Itahari, with investigations hampered by malfunctioning CCTV cameras. Meanwhile, Suraj Rai was arrested in Lalitpur with 16 fake Rs 500 notes.

Police rescued Hari Thapa, found unconscious with NPR 118,000 cash near the Mechinagar Municipality bus park after excessive alcohol consumption. In a separate incident, Nepal Police recovered valuables and cash worth over Rs 20 million, including metals stolen from India, arresting three individuals involved in the smuggling operation.

Continuous heavy rainfall has triggered widespread floods and landslides across Nepal, significantly disrupting traffic on major highways and rural road networks. According to police reports, road sections in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Karnali provinces have been partially or completely obstructed, with authorities implementing precautionary measures and alternative routes in affected areas.

Continuous heavy rainfall and natural disasters have caused widespread disruptions to vehicular movement on major highways across Nepal, including in Karnali, Gandaki, and Bagmati provinces. Landslides and flood risks have completely blocked key routes such as the Karnali Corridor in Kalikot and the Mid-Hill Highway in Lamjung, while authorities have suspended traffic on the BP Highway due to flood threats. In some affected areas, emergency workers have cleared debris to allow for temporary, one-way traffic.