Kathmandu, Oct. 12 -- The Armed Police Force has rolled out a special security plan for Dashain, Tihar, Chhath and other major festivals, deploying 28,126 personnel across the country and keeping another 4,500 on standby.

The plan, titled the Special Security Plan for Festivals 2026, came into effect on October 8.

Under the plan, the force has established 141 public assistance desks, 16 health assistance desks and 13 tourist assistance desks nationwide.

To strengthen emergency response along major highways, teams equipped with ambulances have been stationed at 37 locations. Vehicles capable of evacuating large numbers of injured people have also been positioned at 16 locations.

The force has stepped up joint patrols, established check...