20 Ugandan nationals arrested for indecent behavior in Thamel

By TRN Online, Kathmandu, March 25: Police have arrested 20 foreign women in Thamel, a main tourist area in Kathmandu, on charges of engaging in indecent behavior and unethical activities.

According to police, the arrests were made following complaints that the women were pressuring both domestic and foreign tourists in public places by bargaining for money and soliciting involvement in sexual activities, causing harassment and disturbance to the locals.

Police spokesperson Pawan Kumar Bhattarai said a team deployed from the Kathmandu District Police Office and the Lainchaur Police Circle carried out surveillance and inspections at various locations in Thamel. The women were apprehended at different times in different locations, including a public road at Fire Chowk in Kathmandu Metropolitan City-26.

All those arrested are nationals of Uganda, police confirmed.

Authorities said that the women were allegedly obstructing passersby, including male tourists and locals, and engaging in inappropriate negotiations and indecent conduct.

A case has been filed against all 20 individuals under charges of “indecent behavior.”

Police have obtained a 12-day remand extension from the Kathmandu District Administration Office and are continuing further investigation through the Lainchaur Police Circle.

The list of the arrested individuals:

Nafuna Brenda

Nandut Hajarah

Kirabo Prossu

Tushemerirwe Silivia

Margaret Kalule Nabunya

Nakalembe Hasifa

Tumusume Grace

Hagawa Hadijah

Nakimsra Shadia

Mbabzi Daphyne

Ampeire Shifrah