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Police fires bullets to subdue drug dealer in Morang

Published On: May 14, 2024 05:44 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU May 14: Police arrested a drug dealer in Morang on Tuesday.

According to SSP Govinda Thapliya, the police resorted to firing two rounds of bullets after the drug dealer tried to attack a policeman. Police arrested the drug dealer during a joint operation conducted by the Narcotics Control Bureau and the District Police Office. 

According to SSP Thapaliya, the drug dealer has been identified as Bhagirath Harijan, a citizen of Kisanganj-8, Bihar, India.Harijan sustained injuries due to the police firing and has been admitted to hospital for treatment. An Assistant Inspector also sustained minor injuries, SSP Thapliya said.