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886 Indian nationals in various Nepali prisons

KATHMANDU, Feb 7: Altogether 886 Indian nationals are currently doing time in various prisons across Nepal as of December 31, 2020, according to India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
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By Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 7: Altogether 886 Indian nationals are currently doing time in various prisons across Nepal as of December 31, 2020, according to India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).


Sharing information regarding the number of Indian nationals lodged in jails in foreign countries including Nepal to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Indian parliament, the MEA said that 886 Indian nationals are currently doing time in various prisons across Nepal.


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