2 Indian Nationals Arrested in Nepal for Drug Trafficking

• Two Indian nationals and one Nepali national arrested in Nepal's Lumbini province for drug trafficking.
• Arrests made in Rupandehi district, bordering India.
• Accused identified as Arun Kumar (18) and Binaya Pandey (20) from Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, and Bishal Yadav (Nepali national).
• Police recovered 3,300 ampules of Phenergan, Diazepam, and Brufen.
• The individuals were using an Indian-registered motorcycle to transport the narcotic drugs across the border.

Key Questions Answered

How common is drug smuggling across the India-Nepal border?

Drug smuggling across the India-Nepal border is a recurring issue, with recent arrests of Indian nationals for drug trafficking in Nepal.

Will India assist in the investigation of these arrests?

Ukraine has expressed full confidence in India's investigative systems and offered total cooperation.