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Kathmandu - In a bid to curb smoking in public areas, the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has intensified its monitoring drive, with municipal police actively fining violators. According to officials, city police are now equipped with QR codes to collect fines directly on the spot, ensuring transparency and convenience in the payment process.
So far, 17 individuals have been fined for smoking in public spaces within the metropolitan area. The initiative is part of KMC’s broader effort to promote public health, reduce secondhand smoke exposure, and maintain cleaner communal spaces.
Authorities have reminded residents and visitors that smoking in public places-including streets, parks, and other open communal areas-is strictly prohibited under existing municipal regulations.
The new QR-based fine collection system is expected to discourage non-compliance by making the enforcement process more efficient and difficult to evade.
KMC officials have urged the public to cooperate with the campaign, highlighting that the policy is designed not only as a punitive measure but also as a preventive step toward a healthier and smoke-free urban environment.
