Highlights

• 14 individuals arrested for illegal activities at transport offices

• Targeted multiple offices across Kathmandu and Bhaktapur

• Intermediaries were charging extra fees and bypassing official procedures

• Detainees handed over to district police for further investigation

Targeted Transport Offices

The Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office carried out operations at the following locations:

Transport Office	Location	Reason for Targeting
Radhe Radhe Transport Office	Bhaktapur	Frequent illegal intermediary activity
Gurjudhara Transport Office	Chandragiri, Kathmandu	Document and license manipulation
South Gate Transport Trial Center	Kathmandu	Disruption of exam and licensing processes

These offices had been under pressure from intermediaries who complicated official procedures and exploited citizens seeking transport services.

Profiles of the Arrested Individuals

The arrested individuals came from various districts, highlighting the widespread nature of these illegal practices.

Name	Age	Residence
Sharmila Chaulagai	36	Kageshwari Manohara-5, Kathmandu
Dipa Kutuwal	41	Melamchi-10, Sindhupalchok
Durgaprasad Nyaupane	50	Jaljala-4, Parbat
Ranjit Maharjan	29	Gurjudhara-5, Chandragiri
Arjun Chaudhary	30	Bardghat-11, Nawalparasi
Jhamaklal Shrestha	61	Sangachokgadhi-8, Sindhupalchok
Animesh Awa	33	Kathutol, Banepa-5, Kavrepalanchok
Basu Khadka	33	Tamakoshi-4, Dolakha
Bhim Bahadur Nembang	47	Kamal Gaunpalika-2, Jhapa
Pradeep Shrestha	43	Gaurighat, Kathmandu-8
Dibas Lama	19	Chautara-6, Sindhupalchok
Saroj Dhangana	31	Itahari-10, Sunsari
Santosh Syangtang	37	Roshi-1, Kavrepalanchok
Dilip Khadgi	40	Panauti-5, Kavrepalanchok

Nature of Offenses in Transport Offices

Investigations revealed systematic illegal activity by the arrested intermediaries:

• Charging citizens extra fees to expedite licensing procedures

• Influencing written and trial exam outcomes using personal connections

• Facilitating illegal renewals of licenses, blue books, and medical approvals

• Promising bypass of standard processes, compromising fairness and integrity

These actions not only disrupted office operations but also exploited citizens seeking legal transport services.

Next Steps in Legal Action

After the arrests, detainees were handed over to the District Police Offices of Kathmandu and Bhaktapur. Authorities have confirmed ongoing investigations and pledged to continue monitoring transport offices to prevent further illegal activities.

Restoring Transparency and Efficiency in Transport Offices

The Kathmandu police operation highlights a strong commitment to ensuring transparent, fair, and efficient public transport administration. By removing disruptive intermediaries, authorities aim to protect citizens from exploitation and streamline official procedures.