Two Indian nationals were among three individuals arrested in Nepal after authorities allegedly recovered a large quantity of narcotic drugs from their possession, police officials said on Sunday.
The arrested Indian citizens have been identified as Ahmad Ladn, 32, and Mohamad Saddam, 33, both residents of Bihar’s Sitamarhi district. A Nepali national, identified as Jitendra Paswan, was also taken into custody in connection with the case.
According to police, the arrests were made during a security operation when the suspects allegedly attempted to evade a routine check. Officials said law enforcement personnel signalled the suspects to stop, but they ignored the instructions and tried to flee the scene. In response, police opened fire to intercept them before successfully apprehending all three individuals.
During a subsequent search, authorities recovered approximately 30,000 capsules of Tramadol, a prescription painkiller that is also frequently abused as an intoxicating substance. The seizure is being viewed as a significant breakthrough in efforts to combat the illegal trafficking of pharmaceutical drugs across the region.
Police also confiscated a car and a motorcycle allegedly used by the suspects for transportation. In addition, five mobile phones were seized as part of the investigation. Officials believe the electronic devices could provide crucial information regarding the source, distribution network and intended destination of the narcotics.
Investigators are now examining whether the accused were part of a larger drug trafficking network operating across the India-Nepal border. Authorities are also working to determine the origin of the seized Tramadol capsules and identify any additional individuals who may have been involved in the operation.
The three suspects remain in police custody as further investigations continue. Officials said additional charges could be filed depending on the findings of the ongoing inquiry, while efforts are underway to uncover potential links to wider cross-border narcotics smuggling activities.
