Morang Police fired eight rounds during a drug trafficking operation, injuring two individuals and arresting three.
On Thursday evening, officers from the Narcotics Control Bureau conducted a drug operation in Shanishchare, Ratuwamai Municipality 6, near the Nepal India border. They opened fire to stop three individuals on two motor bikes who were attempting to flee when ordered to halt.
Approximately 500 grams of brown heroin, a locally made gun, bullets, and a motor bike were recovered after the incident.
Injured Individuals
Two people were injured: 22 year old Deepak Kumar Bosak from Kushaha, India, and 40 year old Puran Bosak from Kutumganj, India. Both sustained lower leg injuries from gunshots and were taken to Koshi Hospital in Biratnagar for treatment. They were also among those arrested.
Arrests Made
In addition to the injured, police arrested 35 year old Pramod Thakur from Chunimari, Ratuwamai Municipality 1, Morang. The operation was initiated based on specific intelligence about drug trafficking in the area.
At around 9:30 PM, police attempted to stop the individuals on two motor bikes, one of which had an Indian registration plate (BR 37 V 3926), while the other had no visible plate. When they tried to escape, police fired eight rounds, including five from a locally made Chinese gun and three from a Breda gun.
Seized Items
Following the arrests, police seized around 500 grams of brown heroin, a locally made gun, a bullet, and a motorbike. The suspects are believed to have been involved in drug trafficking for some time, prompting an ongoing investigation into the drug trafficking ring.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities are investigating the three arrested individuals in connection with the drug trafficking operation. Further inquiries are underway, as stated by police spokesman DSP Mishra. This incident highlights the continued efforts of security forces to control drug trafficking along Nepal’s southern border. The alleged offenses are under investigation.