Seven individuals were arrested by police for gambling while playing Kauda in a house in Pakhribas Municipality-9, Lisimbu, Dhankuta district.
The arrests followed a tip off to the District Police Office Dhankuta about the gambling activity at the home of local resident Bishnu Ghising.
On Monday evening, police raided the house and apprehended the seven suspects. They recovered 30 Kauda shells and a total of Rs 111,315 in cash.
The seized items included 14 large and 16 small Kauda shells. Additionally, Rs 4,000 in cash was found at the scene, while Rs 107,315 was recovered from the arrested individuals.
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Hemanta Bhandari Chhetri, all seven suspects were residents of Pakhribas Municipality-9, including:
- Bishnu Ghising (55)
- Arun Ghising (34)
- Ramesh Ghising (39)
- Lil Bahadur Magar (34)
- Laxmi Kumar Magar (44)
- Jasman Tamang (26)
- Bir Bahadur Ghising (48)
Bishnu Ghising, 55, is the homeowner.
All seven individuals have been taken to the Dhankuta District Police Office for further investigation.
Police have not disclosed additional details about the ongoing investigation. The cash and Kauda shells collected will serve as evidence, while any further actions will be determined based on the investigation’s findings.