Tilottama, Sept. 26 -- As Nepal's biggest festivals, Dashain, Tihar and Chhath approach, fears of theft and burglary have prompted locals across Rupandehi district to join forces for the security of their communities.

With fears of rising thefts and burglaries, local people in various parts of Rupandehi district have launched nightly patrols in their neighbourhoods. Residents say the increasing incidents of burglary pose threats not only to property but also to lives, making community vigilance essential.

A recent burglary at the Garden of Drinks, a restaurant in Maitripath in ward 5 of Siddharthanagar Municipality, intensified concerns. Restaurant owner Ramesh Kandel told the Post that CCTV footage showed a man, believed to be around 4...