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Kathmandu : Nepal police have arrested two Indian nationals on charges of drug trafficking during an anti-narcotics operation in Rupandehi district.<\/p>\n

According to Kashmir Media Service, the arrested men were identified as Ram Dayal Sharma, 34, and Iqbal Khan, 50. The operation was carried out by the Anti-Narcotics Bureau of Nepal Police following a tip-off.<\/p>\n

Police said one of the Indian nationals opened fire during the operation, prompting retaliatory action in which he sustained a bullet injury below his left knee. He was shifted to Lumbini Provincial Hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n

During the operation, police recovered around 300 grams of heroin, a pistol, two rounds of ammunition, a motorbike and two mobile phones.<\/p>\n

Both Indian nationals have been taken into custody by the Rupandehi District Police, which has launched further investigation into the case.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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