KATHMANDU: Two individuals have been arrested by Bardiya police for possessing illegal brown sugar. The arrested individuals are Abraj Khan, 22, from Laxmana of Bansgadhi Municipality-8, and Season Paudel, 28, from Bansgadhi Municipality-5. They were apprehended at a checkpoint in Gulariya Municipality-11, where they aroused suspicion after crossing the Indian border. Police found them in possession of 670 milligrams of brown sugar concealed in two plastic wrappings.

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Tulsiram Aryal of the District Police Office in Gulariya confirmed the arrests and stated that investigations into the case are currently underway.