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Two Indian nationals arrested in Sarlahi, one injured in police encounter



KATHMANDU: In a significant development, police have apprehended two of the ‘most wanted’ Indian nationals in Sarlahi.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Sanni Kumar Singh, 28, and Jitendra Raut, 24, who were found residing in a rented room at Barahathawa Municipality-6.

During the arrest, police also seized weapons and magazines from their possession.

The apprehension took place at 8 pm on Monday night following a tip-off from Indian Police.

However, during the arrest, Jitendra Raut sustained a gunshot wound to his leg as he attempted to flee, necessitating treatment at Malangawa-based Provincial Hospital.

Both Singh and Raut face allegations of numerous crimes in both Nepal and India.

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