KAKARBHITTA, NEPAL: An Indian national, Narayan Ramdham, was arrested by Nepal Police in the Kakarbhitta area on Wednesday afternoon for possession of a rhino horn and narcotic drugs. Acting on a tip-off, a special team of officers raided the Himalaya Guest House where Ramdham was staying and made the arrest.
Police recovered a 1.7 kg rhino horn, 2.8 grams of brown sugar, 144 narcotic tablets, a digital weighing scale, and two mobile phones from his possession. Ramdham, a resident of North Mendabari in West Bengal, India, is now in police custody as investigations continue.
Authorities have not revealed further details, but the seizure of illegal wildlife products and narcotics underscores ongoing concerns about cross-border trafficking in the region. Investigations are still underway, and Ramdham faces serious charges related to wildlife and drug trafficking.
This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts of Nepal’s law enforcement to combat illegal activities such as wildlife poaching and the trafficking of narcotics.