Drug Bust in Nepal: Indian National Arrested

An Indian national was arrested in Nepal's Koshi province with a significant amount of contraband drugs. Mohmad Sahanewajak, a resident of Bihar, was detained with thousands of Tramadol and Dicylomine capsules. The arrest followed a tip-off, with further investigations underway, amidst broader drug crackdowns.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kathmandu | Updated: 26-04-2026 22:40 IST | Created: 26-04-2026 22:40 IST
Drug Bust in Nepal: Indian National Arrested
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Nepalese authorities have apprehended an Indian national, Mohmad Sahanewajak, in the Koshi province for possessing a substantial quantity of illegal drugs.

According to police sources, Sahanewajak was found in his rented accommodation with 50,000 capsules of Tramadol and 9,520 capsules of Dicylomine after a strategic raid.

This arrest is part of a broader crackdown on drug-related crimes, highlighted by the recent detention of 41 individuals across Nepal, including a teenager with 130 Tramadol tablets in Kathmandu.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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