Kathmandu, October 8
Nepal Police has urged the public to immediately report any suspicious or criminal activities observed during the festive season instead of keeping such information to themselves.
Using the message “If You See Something, Say Something” as a key component of its festival security plan, police said timely information from citizens could help prevent major crimes and accidents.
Nepal Police spokesperson DIG Abhi Narayan Kafle said information received from the public in a timely manner is crucial for preventing and investigating potential crimes during the festive period.
“If you receive information that any suspicious or criminal activity is about to take place or is taking place, do not keep it to yourself. Inform the nearest police office,” he said. “A small piece of information can help us protect a community or a place from a major accident or crime.”
According to police, information provided by citizens will be used as a basis for immediate mobilisation, and the confidentiality of informants will be maintained. Citizens can call the police emergency number 100 free of charge, with calls answered round the clock by the concerned district police offices.
Police said the “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign also covers digital crimes. It is monitoring misinformation, disinformation and deepfake content through its social media monitoring desk.
Kafle said legal action would be taken against activities that spread crime or misinformation.
The security plan also covers online fraud involving artificial intelligence. Police have warned the public about fake online shopping and festival offers, fake lottery and gift messages, fraudulent investment and profit schemes, mobile banking and digital wallet fraud, and phishing aimed at stealing OTPs, PINs and passwords.
Kafle urged people not to immediately trust unusual requests for money made through AI-generated voices or videos, or messages sent in the name of relatives or officials, warning that they could be scams.
