KATHMANDU: Police have arrested Najare Aalam, 32, and Imamul Hak Darji, 24, both from Godaita Municipality-8, Sarlahi, for possessing counterfeit Nepali currency. The arrests took place on Thursday night at approximately 9:45 PM near the Mahaveer Oil Stores Petrol Pump in Balchanpur, Chandrapur Municipality-10.

The Area Police Office, Chandranigahpur, seized 13 counterfeit Rs 1000 notes from the suspects. Additionally, police have taken control of their motorcycle (Ba Pra 02-021 Pa 6368). Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Aliza Giri of the District Police Office, Rautahat, confirmed the details of the arrest.