Passenger outflow from Kathmandu Valley surges ahead of Dashain

KATHMANDU: The number of passengers leaving Kathmandu Valley for their hometowns has increased as people prepare to celebrate Dashain with their families and relatives.

People living in the capital for education, employment, and other professional activities have begun returning to their home districts in large numbers. The growing movement has increased passenger traffic at several checkpoints across the valley, with public transport services carrying travellers to destinations throughout the country.

According to Rabindra Khanal, Deputy Superintendent of Police at the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, a total of 56,809 passengers left the Valley through various checkpoints in the 24 hours from Monday morning to Tuesday morning.