Police arrested 16 individuals in separate gambling raids in Nawalparasi East and Dhanusha.
The arrests occurred during police operations on the night of November 4 and the morning of November 5.
Authorities confiscated a total of Rs 320,565 in cash and various gambling items.
14 Arrested in Nawalparasi East Gambling Raid
In the first raid, 14 individuals, including 41 year old Resham Tamang, were apprehended at a residence in Kuleni, Deuchuli Municipality-17, Nawalparasi East. They were reportedly gambling with cowries when police intervened on Wednesday night. The District Police Office team seized Rs 303,165 and 16 cowries during the operation.
2 Arrested in Janakpur Bus Park Gambling Raid
In the second raid, two individuals were arrested for allegedly gambling with playing cards at a counter in the bus park area of Janakpurdham Sub Metropolitan City 23, Dhanusha. One of the suspects is 40 year old Sujit Sharma from Ward No. 7, Janakpurdham. Police seized Rs 17,400 and five decks of cards during the Thursday morning operation.
Summary of Arrests
In total, 16 people were arrested across both incidents. Authorities seized Rs 320,565 in cash, 16 cowries, and five decks of playing cards. Investigations into both cases are ongoing, and the arrested individuals are under scrutiny.