Kathmandu, Oct. 19 -- Installation of an additional 165 CCTV cameras in the Capital city in a bid to keep a closer eye on criminal activities, has begun. The move comes nearly eight months after the Metropolitan Police Range, Kathmandu, and Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) signed an agreement.

"After installing an additional 165 cameras, we will have a total of 1,414 CCTV cameras in Kathmandu Valley," Deputy Inspector General of Police Shailesh Thapa Kshetri told the Post. "Crimes can occur anywhere and we need evidence to arrest criminals and for that CCTVs will be of great help."

"The CCTV cameras have been installed after identifying sensitive locations in the Capital where camera surveillance is needed more," said Senior Superinten...