254 Individuals Arrested in Sweep Operation Across Three Districts of Koshi Province

Police have arrested 254 individuals in a sweep operation conducted across Jhapa, Morang, and Sunsari districts in Koshi Province. Among those apprehended, 15 were sent to rehabilitation centers while 76 were entrusted to their relatives. During the operation, authorities seized 26.56 grams of brown sugar and 44 prohibited tablets.

DIG Vinod Ghimire, the Chief of Police for Koshi Province, had ordered the exhaustive arrest of drug dealers, users, and carriers—emphasizing that they be apprehended by any means. The 254 arrests span Jhapa, Morang, and Sunsari districts following directives issued on Wednesday to carry out the sweep. “We have instructed all district offices to review records of all past drug-related cases and complete investigations within 24 hours to apprehend those involved,” he said. “Clear mandates have been issued from above, and results must be visible within 24 hours.”

Deputy Superintendent of Police Kavita Katwal of Morang Police stated that 72 individuals were arrested from various parts of Morang. The campaign began at 6 PM on Baishakh 9 and continued until the morning of Baishakh 11. The majority of those arrested are drug users. Sunsari reported 120 arrests, including five women. After counseling, 76 were released into the custody of their family members.

In Jhapa, 62 people were detained. Confiscated drugs included 20 grams and 40 milligrams of brown sugar. Authorities have filed cases against six individuals for allegedly behaving abusively toward police during inspections. During a special check conducted in Tarabari, Damak, 54 drivers and assistants were tested for drug use via kits; among them, three drivers and two assistants tested positive for drug consumption while two others were found under the influence of alcohol.