Two sisters have been accused of attempting to smuggle drugs into Morang District Prison while visiting a relative. They were apprehended at the prison’s main entrance after security personnel discovered 480 tablets and capsules concealed in sanitary pads.
The sisters, Melina Tamang and Purnima Tamang, both live in Dharan Sub Metropolitan City 11 in Sunsari district.
Superintendent of Police Gehendra Bahadur Bhandari, head of the Armed Police Force in Morang, reported that the women were detained Thursday afternoon at the prison entrance in Hatkhola, Biratnagar Metropolitan City-8.
480 Tablets and Capsules Discovered
During a routine security check, personnel from the Armed Police Force grew suspicious and conducted a search of the women.
The search revealed that they were hiding tablets and capsules in sanitary pads worn as undergarments.
A total of 480 tablets and capsules were seized, including 240 green capsules and 240 orange tablets.
SP Bhandari confirmed the women’s relationship and stated that the substances were found during the security inspection meant to prevent contraband from entering the prison.
Authorities have not shared the specific names or types of the substances found.
Sisters Visiting a Relative in Custody
The police report indicates that the sisters visited Morang District Prison to see a relative currently incarcerated there.
The authorities have not disclosed the identity of the relative or confirmed if the substances were intended for that person.
The discovery occurred at the prison entrance, where security checks are conducted on visitors and their belongings before allowing entry.
Ongoing Investigation
An investigation into the substances and the circumstances surrounding their attempted entry into the prison is underway.
Police have not provided further details regarding potential charges beyond the arrest.
This case highlights the critical role of visitor screenings in preventing the entry of illegal substances into correctional facilities. The allegations against the sisters remain under investigation and subject to court proceedings.