KATHMANDU: Nepal Police have detained eight Nepalese citizens who arrived at Tribhuvan International Airport on Wednesday, following a U.S. deportation flight.
Initial reports indicated ten individuals were on board, but authorities have confirmed the correct number as eight.
The U.S. plane landed at approximately 10:00 am, and the Human Trafficking Investigation Bureau of Nepal Police took the individuals into custody immediately.
Police officials stated that the detainees will be interrogated regarding potential involvement in human trafficking-related offenses.
Those who were returned without proper documentation will be questioned as Nepali citizens.
The bureau is preparing to release them after the interrogation process.
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