Diplomatic push to release farmer brothers from Indian prison
Summary
Nepal is making diplomatic efforts to secure the release of two brothers from Sarlahi detained in an Indian jail for carrying fertiliser purchased across the border.
Key Points
- Two brothers from Sarlahi, Nepal, have been detained in an Indian jail for 20 days after being arrested with fertiliser.
- Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal confirmed diplomatic efforts and coordination through the embassy in New Delhi for their release.
- The brothers were arrested after being caught with urea and diammonium phosphate fertiliser bought from Sonbarsa, India.
- They were detained by Indian agricultural officials and border security forces and have not yet had a court hearing.
