Nepal, Oct. 13 -- Police have arrested 98 people during a sweep operation in the Kathmandu Valley aimed at preventing crime and maintaining public order.

According to the District Police Range, Kathmandu, the operation was conducted from October 12 until 6 am on October 13. Of those arrested, 76 are men and 11 are women.

Police spokesperson Superintendent of Police Dan Bahadur Thapa said the operation targeted individuals involved in assaults, public disturbances, theft, looting, brokerage activities and hooliganism in public places, government service offices and public transport.

Police also arrested nine convicted individuals and seven defendants who had been absconding in ongoing cases. Further investigations are underway, police ...