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Over 200 police personnel penalized for unauthorized TikTok videos in uniform

KATHMANDU, July 15: In response to a concerning trend, Nepal Police Headquarters has taken decisive action against 208 police personnel who were found to have made TikTok videos while in uniform and subsequently posted them on social media platforms.

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Nepal Police warns against VPN use for banned TikTok

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Police have urged users not to employ VPN and DNS platforms for accessing the government-banned social site, TikTok. The police caution people against using illegal and unsafe VPN and DNS platforms, as it may result in the theft and loss of their secret and sensitive data. It may be noted that the […]

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Ban On TikTok

On November 13, 2023, Nepal government decided to put a ban on the widely popular social media platform, TikTok. So, the site is currently inaccessible in the country. Prior to its ban, TikTok was extensively used by the majority of people. A report published by the BBC Media Action highlighting Nepal’s media usage for the year 2022 showed the platform to be the third most popular site after YouTube and Facebook, respectively. The report indicated that it was highly popular among the young population. Since its inception, TikTok has presented a diverse range of contents to its audience. However, with its increasing popularity, many of its contents are found to be violent and inappropriate for the public. Over the last four years in Nepal alone, more than 1,600 TikTok-related cybercrimes have been reported to the police. Citing such concerns, the government has justified its decision to ban the site. The government has blamed the site for disrupting social harmony within the country. However, this decision has sparked criticism from various quarters, includ

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Over 200 police personnel penalized for unauthorized TikTok videos in uniform

KATHMANDU, July 15: In response to a concerning trend, Nepal Police Headquarters has taken decisive action against 208 police personnel who were found to have made TikTok videos while in uniform and subsequently posted them on social media platforms.

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1 arrested for TikTok gambling

Harishchandra Malla, a resident of Lalitpur, has been arrested by the police for being involved in online gambling through Tiktok.

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Court grants five days to investigate over rape-accused Pandey

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Rape-convicted found recruited as temporary police mobilized during local polls

KATHMANDU, May 22: A rape convicted person has been found selected for temporary police mobilized during the elecently held local level election. The officials came to know about the incident only during a farewell event organized to bid farewell to temporary police who served the government for 40 days during the recently held elections. He is Kamal Prasad Pokharel, 33, of Bhadrapur Municipality-7, Jhapa. He is currently living in Udayapur after migrating there in 2074 BS. He is currently in police custody in Udayapur. Kamal was convicted in a rape case in Udayapur by the court in 2074 BS. He was accused of raping a 17 years old girl. The court had also slapped a fine of Rs 100,000 and jail term of nine years against him. The police administration seems to have given little priority to the Criminal Record System while recruiting temporary police. How was he arrested? After being recruited as a temporary police personnel, Kamal’s sister had posted his picture in uniform in TikTok. His sister and the victim ( girl who was raped by Kamal) were connected in social media. The victim then reported to police about the incident.

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Beauty Pageant Rape Case: Know how Pandey was arrested

KATHMANDU, May 22: Manoj Pandey who has been accused of raping a girl while she participated in a beauty pageant few years back was arrested on Saturday evening. Pandey, originally from Bairahawa, was the organizer of Miss Global International in 2014. He has been accused of raping a girl after the pagent in Everest Hotel in Kathmandu. The girl recently posted series of TikTok videos claiming that she was raped after being invited to a success party. Social media is currently flooded with comments and many public figures have also supported the ‘victim’. The issue has not only forced youths to take to the streets but also heated parliament. However, accused Pandey has maintained that the claims are false. "After the videos were released, I tried contacting the police. I have done nothing,” said Pandey. According to the Kathmandu Valley Crime Division, Pandey was preparing to escape from the valley. Pandey was found hiding in his sister’s residence at Swayambhu, Kathmandu. Pandey is currently in police custody. The Kathmandu Valley Crime Division has however refused to reveal the location of Pandey. Similarly, the victim is likely to file a complaint against Pandey on Monday.

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Beauty Pageant Rape Case: ‘Victim refused to contact police’

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TikTok posts referencing violence raise anxiety at schools

Some parents kept their children home, police stepped up patrols and educators tightened security protocols Friday in response to viral TikTok posts alluding to unconfirmed threats of violence that raised anxiety levels at schools nationwide.

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Police personnel barred from using TikTok, other social media

OKHALDHUNGA, Sept 17: Police personnel have been barred from using social media apps like TikTok in Okhaldhunga district. The District Police Office, Okhaldhunga, has instructed all police personnel working in the district not to spend their time using entertainment apps like TikTok.

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