Kathmandu, March 20
Police have detained 194 people from different parts of the city on charge of breaching rules when playing Holi.
Officials said revelers were held from Durbar Marg, Thamel, Bhrikuti Mandap, Maharajgunj and Baneshwor areas. Kathmandu Police circle, Teku’s DSP Hobindra Bogati told Onlinekhabar that five of the detainees are women. They have been kept at the nearest police station.
The police action comes a day after authorities warned not to disturb the law and order situation when playing Holi. Police said most of the detainees were found to have disturbed peace, engaged in brawls and driven vehicles under the influence of alcohol.
He said that the detainees will be screened and anyone found to have broken the law will be prosecuted.
