Fugitive with interpol notice arrested in UAE

Summary

Kal Bahadur Basnet, wanted in a human trafficking case, was arrested in UAE and brought back to Nepal for legal proceedings.

Key Points
  • Kal Bahadur Basnet, a fugitive defendant in a human trafficking and smuggling case, was arrested in the UAE.
  • The arrest was coordinated by the National Central Bureau (NCB) Abu Dhabi.
  • Interpol had issued a Red Notice against Basnet on December 26, 2024, after he absconded.
  • Basnet has been handed over to the Anti-Human Trafficking Bureau in Nepal for further legal action.
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