Kathmandu, Aug 20 : Police here have arrested two persons on the charge of illegally possessing two pistols and 10 rounds of bullet. The pistols bear the 'Made in USA' label.
A 27-year old Bikesh Pundit of Nuwakot was arrested in Machhapokhari in Kathmandu on Wednesday on the charge.
Similarly, 28-year old Amar Tamang who was also involved in transaction of such illegal arms was arrested today in Nuwakot.
According to Metropolitan Police Office and Metropolitan Crime Division SSP Deepak Thapa, the pistols belong to Shambhu Karki of Dhanusha. Karki and Lama were in touch while staying in jail.
SSP Thapa further shared that the preliminary investigation shows that Tamang had ordered Karki to reach the pistols to Nuwakot from Machhapokhari. Tamang was recently released from jail after completing six-year jail term on uprising case.
Do not make expressions casting dout on election: EC
14 Apr, 2022CM Bhatta says may New Year 2079 BS inspire positive thinking
14 Apr, 2022Three new cases, 44 recoveries in 24 hours
14 Apr, 2022689 climbers of 84 teams so far acquire permits for climbing various peaks this spring season
14 Apr, 2022How the rising cost of living crisis is impacting Nepal
14 Apr, 2022US military confirms an interstellar meteor collided with Earth
14 Apr, 2022Valneva Covid vaccine approved for use in UK
14 Apr, 2022Chair Prachanda highlights need of unity among Maoist, Communist forces
14 Apr, 2022Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt: Bollywood toasts star couple on wedding
14 Apr, 2022President Bhandari confers decorations (Photo Feature)
14 Apr, 2022