Police Arrest 44 Individuals for Gambling in Kathmandu and Tanahun

Summary

Police arrested 44 people in Kathmandu and Tanahun on gambling charges, seizing cash and game items from two locations. Among those detained were the operators of a homestay in Gagalphedi and a hotel in Ratnachowk.

Key Points
  • Police arrested 37 people from Kusum Chyamaba House and Homestay in Gagalphedi, Kathmandu, while they were gambling.
  • Another seven people were arrested from Kathmandu M:m Hotel in Ratnachowk, Tanahun, on the same charge.
  • Police seized Rs 578,555 and 16 pieces of kawa from the Kathmandu site, and Rs 150,540 plus four decks of cards from the Tanahun site.
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