KATHMANDU: The District Police Office has detained two individuals, Laxman KC (20) and Sushan KC (25), after recovering Rs 1.2 million in undisclosed cash from them. The arrest occurred at Durga Mandir, Byas Municipality-3, Tanahun.

The two men, originally from Pasabang, Madi Rural Municipality-5 in Rolpa but currently residing in Chandragiri Municipality-10, Kathmandu, were apprehended during a routine check of the motorcycle they were riding from Kathmandu to Pokhara. The cash's origin remains unknown.