Man arrested with live ammunition; nine held on gambling charge

Summary

Police arrested a man in Kathmandu for possessing a round of ammunition used in a .303 rifle, and nine others were detained from a Baluwatar restaurant on gambling charges. Cash, playing cards and mobile phones were seized in the raid.

Key Points
  • Police arrested Surendra Nepali in Kalanki Chowk for carrying a round of ammunition used in a .303 rifle.
  • The Kathmandu District Court extended Nepali's remand by five days in connection with illegal weapons and explosives charges.
  • Nine people were arrested from a restaurant in Baluwatar on gambling charges.
  • Police seized nine decks of playing cards, Rs 685,000 and 10 mobile phones from the gambling suspects.
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