Nepali farmers jailed in India over fertiliser purchase await bail hearing Friday
Summary
Two Nepali farmer brothers from Sarlahi have been in Indian custody for nearly a month after being arrested for transporting subsidised fertiliser from India amid a severe shortage in Nepal. Their bail hearing is scheduled for July 31.
Key Points
- Two Nepali brothers from Sarlahi were arrested in India for carrying subsidised fertiliser and have been in judicial custody for 27 days.
- They were caught bringing urea and DAP fertiliser from India during a critical paddy transplantation season.
- The family farmland remains without fertiliser, and neighbours have helped with planting.
- Nepali authorities and diplomats are working to facilitate their release amid ongoing fertiliser shortages affecting farmers in Nepal.
