Drug Arrests in Kailali Highlight Ongoing Crackdown
Kailali, Nov. 9 – A series of arrests were made in Kailali over the weekend as law enforcement agencies conducted a joint operation targeting drug possession. The operations involved collaboration between the District Police Office Kailali and local police stations, resulting in the detention of eight individuals suspected of carrying narcotics.
In Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City-13, police arrested three individuals for possessing drugs. Among them was 23-year-old Pravind Rana, 24-year-old Ghuman Rana, and an 18-year-old minor from Jhalari. During the operation, authorities recovered 1.08 grams of brown heroin. The arrests were carried out by a joint team from the Narcotics Control Bureau office in Dhangadhi and the Kailaligau Police Post.
Another set of arrests occurred in Lamkichuha Municipality-1. Twenty-four-year-olds Dinesh Budha and Lalit Ranachhetri were detained, with 420 milligrams of brown heroin seized from their possession. This operation was led by a team from the same Narcotics Control Bureau office.
On the same day, 24-year-old Jagadish Saud of Janaki Rural Municipality-3 was arrested near Pioneers Boarding School in Lamkichuha. He was found in possession of 130 milligrams of brown heroin. This arrest further emphasized the ongoing efforts to combat drug-related activities in the region.
In addition, 25-year-old David Kathariya and 31-year-old Narendra Chaudhary from Ghodaghodi Municipality-12 were taken into custody after being found with 540 milligrams of brown heroin. The operation leading to their arrest was conducted by a team from the Bhajani Police Office in Bhajani Municipality-9.
Key Details of the Arrests
- Pravind Rana (23 years old)– Arrested in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City-13, linked to 1.08 grams of brown heroin.
- Ghuman Rana (24 years old)– Arrested alongside Pravind Rana, also involved in the same incident.
- Minor (18 years old)– From Jhalari, arrested for drug possession.
- Dinesh Budha (24 years old)– Detained in Lamkichuha Municipality-1, found with 420 milligrams of heroin.
- Lalit Ranachhetri (24 years old)– Arrested with Dinesh Budha, part of the same operation.
- Jagadish Saud (24 years old)– Arrested near Pioneers Boarding School, in possession of 130 milligrams of heroin.
- David Kathariya (25 years old)– From Ghodaghodi Municipality-12, arrested with 540 milligrams of heroin.
- Narendra Chaudhary (31 years old)– Arrested alongside David Kathariya, also found with heroin.
Collaborative Efforts Against Drug Trafficking
The operations underscore the importance of inter-agency cooperation in tackling drug-related crimes. The involvement of multiple police units, including the Narcotics Control Bureau and local police posts, highlights a coordinated approach to ensuring public safety and reducing the prevalence of narcotics in the area.
These arrests are part of a broader initiative to curb drug trafficking and possession, particularly in regions where such activities have been reported to be on the rise. Authorities continue to emphasize strict enforcement of laws related to narcotics, while also focusing on rehabilitation and awareness programs to prevent future incidents.
As these cases move through the legal system, they serve as a reminder of the persistent challenges faced by law enforcement in maintaining order and protecting communities from the dangers associated with drug use and distribution.