Police warn of arrests and legal action against non-consensual Holi celebrations

KATHMANDU, March 6: Police in Kathmandu have warned that anyone found playing Holi without consent will be arrested and face legal action.

The Kathmandu Valley Police Office has deployed as many as 5,000 police personnel to provide security during the festival. According to the law, playing Holi without consent can result in a one-and-a-half-year jail sentence and a fine of up to Rs 10,000.