In the first six months of the current fiscal year, 1,233 people lost their lives in road accidents.
The increase in fatalities is attributed to reckless driving and a lack of compliance with traffic rules compared to the same period last year.
According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, in the previous fiscal year 2080/81 (Shrawan to Poush), there were 12,856 road accidents, resulting in 1,149 deaths. In the same period this year, 11,338 accidents occurred, leading to 1,233 deaths.
Although the total number of accidents has decreased, fatalities have increased. Spokesperson Ramchandra Tiwari stated that road accidents rose in Poush compared to Mangsir, but the death toll was lower.
Monthly Road Accident Data
- Shrawan: 1,628 accidents, 152 deaths
- Bhadra: 1,619 accidents, 174 deaths
- Ashoj: 1,873 accidents, 200 deaths
- Kartik: 1,928 accidents, 258 deaths
- Mangsir: 2,014 accidents, 252 deaths
- Poush: 2,276 accidents, 197 deaths
The Ministry reported that while accidents decreased in Gandaki, Kathmandu Valley, and Karnali, fatalities increased. However, except for Madhes Province and Bagmati (Kathmandu Valley), accident numbers rose but fatalities declined.
Alarming Suicide Cases
In the past six months, 3,134 people died by suicide, a decrease from 3,457 in the same period last year. The Ministry also noted that suicides declined in Poush compared to Mangsir.
- Kartik: 628 suicides (highest)
- Mangsir: 471 suicides
- Poush: 425 suicides
Rising Cybercrime Cases
In the first six months of this fiscal year, 10,776 cybercrime-related complaints were filed. Criminals misusing social media have primarily used Telegram.
- Telegram: 1,187 cases
- Facebook: 1,098 cases
- Instagram: 731 cases
- TikTok: 153 cases
The Ministry reported 19,730 cybercrime-related complaints in FY 2080/81, compared to 9,013 in FY 2079/80, showing a significant rise in cyber offenses.
