Kathmandu: Local people are joining hands for the reconstruction of the physical structures of the police vandalized during the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9.
The Narephant Police Post building has been rebuilt in coordination of the Kotdevi Bidhyanagar Social Reform Committee in Narephant, Koteswor. The committee has also handed over a motorbike to the police post.
Likewise, a building of the Police Range at Basundhara is being reconstructed. Local residents have initiated rebuilding the police post with the festivals coming near. The devastated police posts are being reconstructed by forming a team under the coordination of youth entrepreneur Deepak Bhatta.
Likewise, reconstruction of the building of the police circle based in Kathmandu metropolis-16 has also been completed. With support from the Thamel Tourism Development Council and entrepreneurs of Thamel, the building was reconstructed.
The building of Traffic Police Range, New Bus Park is also being rebuilt with support from local organizations, transport entrepreneurs and workers. Superintendent of Police (SP) Bhesraj Rijal informed that among 11 police posts that were vandalized and set on fire in Dhading outside the Valley, seven police posts have been reconstructed and are operational.
Kathmandu Valley Police Spokesperson and Senior Superintendent Shekhar Khanal shared that 218 police offices within the Valley were vandalized and set ablaze. Of these, 112 police office buildings have been completely destroyed, and 96 office buildings have suffered partial damage.
Likewise, 117 four-wheeled vehicles have been completely damaged, while four vehicles have sustained partial damage. Spokesperson Khanal also mentioned that 158 two-wheeled vehicles were damaged. Police Spokesperson and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Binod Ghimire stated that efforts are underway to assess the damage caused to police offices and vehicles.
He added that the reconstruction of police offices that were damaged during the protests has begun, and police personnel are being assigned for ‘duty’.