PTI
Kathmandu, Updated At : 10:39 AM Apr 07, 2026 IST
Two Indian nationals were among three arrested on Tuesday in Nepal’s Lumbini province in connection with drug trafficking, police said.
The arrests were made in the Rupandehi district bordering India. The arrested individuals were identified as Arun Kumar, 18, and Binaya Pandey, 20, from Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh. A Nepali national, Bishal Yadav, was also arrested, according to police.
Police recovered 3,300 ampules of Phenergan, diazepam and Brufen, drugs known to cause drowsiness and dizziness, from their possession. They were coming from across the border on a motorcycle registered in India to transport the narcotic drugs, authorities said.
Further investigation into the matter has been launched.
