Crime has decreased during lockdown: Home Ministry

Kathmandu - Narayan Dhungana Number of criminal cases has decreased during the lockdown period compared to the same period last year. Nepal Police said criminal incidents have decreased nearly by 60 per cent due to the lockdown. The crime data provided by police shows a decrease in the number of suicide cases compared to the previous years.

Police, however, said some murder, incidents of domestic violence and sexual assault have taken place during the lockdown period. Grave crimes have occurred in Soti of Rukum and at a cow farm in Rupandehi. The government has pledged to take legal action against the culprits of these crimes by carrying out thorough investigation into these incidents.