Kathmandu, April 19 -- Police in Kathmandu have compiled detailed criminal profiles of 1,097 individuals repeatedly linked to a range of offences, documenting not only their identities but also modus operandi, in what officials describe as a shift toward more proactive policing.

Senior Superintendent of Police Ramesh Thapa, chief of Kathmandu police, said the list includes individuals involved in serious offences, criminal gangs, racketeering and habitual theft. Of the total, 179 are identified as being involved in gang-related intimidation and extortion. "Details such as names and background information of some individuals are still being added," Thapa said.

The database, prepared by the Kathmandu District Police Range, draws on record...