Two arrested with illegal wood charcoal in Kathmandu
Summary
Two individuals were arrested with nearly 7 tons of illegal wood charcoal seized from a truck at Nagdhunga checkpoint in Kathmandu. The charcoal, valued at approximately 556,000 rupees, was being transported without permission from Kapilvastu to Kathmandu.
Key Points
- Two people were arrested at Nagdhunga checkpoint in Kathmandu with 6.95 tons of illegal wood charcoal.
- The illegal charcoal was transported in a truck coming from Kapilvastu.
- The seized charcoal is valued at around 556,000 rupees.
- Both arrested individuals and the truck have been handed over to the District Forest Office for legal action.
