Banke records 205 cases of crime in a month

Nepalgunj, May 19: The District Police Office, Banke registered 205 cases of crime in the last month, Baisakh (April 14 to May 14).  

The District Police Office made public a progress report on Monday. Deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Dipak Patali informed that among the cases the police received, 10 were of heinous crimes, 61 of serious crimes. 

Eleven persons were arrested for the offenses relating to women, children and senior citizens. Number of financial crimes stood at 34. 

The police arrested 187 defenders in various cases in the last month. DSP Patali further informed that investigation into 19 cases of public interest was also intensified. Even a case of money laundering was registered last month.

As part of the implementation of court verdicts, the District Police Office arrested 76 defenders, who were absconding after the incidents. Over 10 years of imprisonment is due to the defenders, while the recovery and compensation from them amounts Rs 4.7 million. 

Meanwhile, 20 road accidents occurred in the district in a month. Four persons lost their lives and 18 received injures in the accidents. Most of the incidents were caused by recklessness of drivers. A driver was found riding under alcoholic influence.

Total 2,078 drivers faced action under the traffic rule campaign. It generated over Rs 1.8 million in revenue from fines to the traffic rule violators. 

There were 74 cases of domestic violence, among which 54 were settled through reconciliation, according to the District Police Office.  (RSS)