Monday, November 9th, 2026

Indian citizen with illegal possession of diamond nabbed



KATHMANDU: Sanjay Maiti, a 44-year-old Indian national residing in Kathmandu’s Sundhara area, was apprehended by the police on charges related to illegal possession of diamond amounting to NPR 3,27,339.

While conducting checks at a Tata Sumo (Number 15477) on the way from Birgunj to Kathmandu, the police noticed suspicious behavior from Sanjay traveling on the Sumo. Upon inspection, they found metal suspected to be unclaimed diamond like object, raising suspicions of illegal possession.

Following this discovery, the metal was sent for examination by the Gold and Silver Dealers Association, confirming it to be diamond.

Authorities have initiated necessary investigations into this matter.

Publish Date : 12 December 2023 20:24 PM

Swarnim Wagle featured in TIME’s 100 most influential climate leaders list

KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has been included in

Today’s News in a Nutshell

KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of

NPL: Kathmandu Gorkhas defeat Chitwan Rhinos by 10 runs

KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Gorkhas defeated Chitwan Rhinos by 10 runs in

Finance Minister Wagle leaves for Türkiye to attend COP31

KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has left for Türkiye

The Danger of Making Military Pressure the New Normal Around Taiwan

China’s latest military mobilisation around Taiwan brought together two developments