2 Indians among three arrested for dealing in drugs in Nepal

One accused injured in cross-firing after allegedly opening fire on police; heroin, pistol and ammunition seized

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Kathmandu, Updated At : 01:13 PM Jul 11, 2026 IST

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Nepal police have arrested three drug dealers, including two Indian nationals, in Rupandehi district, police said on Saturday.

Iqbal Khan, 50, a resident of Amethi Musafirkhana, UP and Ram Dayal Sharma, 34, a resident of Siddharthanagar Thana, Chatara and Sarajuddin Musalman, 24, a resident of Lumbini Municipality, Rupandehi district in Nepal were arrested on Friday during an operation, according to a statement by Nepal Police.

The Anti-Narcotic Bureau of Nepal Police in Kathmandu carried out an operation based on a tip off, it said.

Police said that one of the Indian nationals opened fire during the operation. Iqbal Khan sustained a bullet injury below the knee of his left leg during the cross-firing.

The injured Indian national was taken to the Lumbini Provincial Hospital for medical treatment.

The police recovered 300 grams of heroin, a pistol and two rounds of bullets, a motorbike and two sets of mobile phones during the operation. District Police Rupandehi has taken custody of the two arrested individuals.

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