Saralnama18.14 grams of brown sugar were seized from a Nepali citizen in Kishanganj, Bihar. Police arrested Sirjan Thapa, son of Kumar Thapa from Nepal's Jhapa district. They found a packet of brown sugar-like substance and ₹11,290 in Indian currency and ₹3,000 in Nepali currency. The arrest was part of a police crackdown ahead of assembly elections. Checks are ongoing at posts, hotels, shops, and border areas. Police are questioning Thapa and investigating further. Kishanganj police continue their strict campaign against drug trafficking and criminal activities. (Updated 19 Oct 2025, 10:40 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 18.14 grams of brown sugar were seized from a Nepali citizen in Kishanganj, Bihar on 25 Aug 2023
- Police arrested Sirjan Thapa, son of Kumar Thapa from Nepal's Jhapa district
- They found a packet of brown sugar-like substance and ₹11,290 in Indian currency and ₹3,000 in Nepali currency