October 17: The Kathmandu Valley Police Office has urged the citizens to stay safe during the festivals and contribute to creating a secure atmosphere for the family, community and the entire city.    
Issuing a 10-point appeal for the Valley denizens on Tuesday, the police urged one and all to join hands in the campaign for the 'Safe Kathmandu Valley'.    
The Valley Police Office Spokesperson Senior Superintendent of Police, Dinesh Raj Mainali, said they expect the public to remain alert to the possibilities of untoward incidents during the festive period.    
He advised the people not to entertain the company of strangers during travel and not to accept food and drinks offered by strangers. Such food items may be tainted.    
The Valley Police Office further appealed to the Valley denizens to not join a crowd, possess cash, valuable gadgets, jewelries and expensive mobile phone sets.    
Likewise, people have been urged to ensure that the doors, windows and entrances of houses are properly locked while going out. If possible, people are urged to use siren-fixed locks. If anyone has to go outside the home or shut the shops for long time during the festivals, they are advised to inform it to the neighbours and the local police.    
The public have been advised to make monetary transactions digitally and to keep the password of mobile banking confidential. Likewise, they have been urged to not post personal details and update travel details on social sites.    
The office has warned the general public of the consequences of gambling, playing cards and dice, drunk-driving and the violation of traffic rules. It has urged the people to confidently observe the festivals, assuring of a sound security with the mobilization of sniffer dogs and drones. -- RSS