KATHMANDU, July 20: The names of the individuals apprehended in connection with the seizure of approximately 100 kg of gold from the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) have been disclosed.

Among those arrested are: Dilip Bhujel (21 years old) originally from Dolakha's Melung Rural Municipality-3 and currently residing in Sankhu, Kathmandu, Ramkumar Bhujel (53 years old) – from same address currently residing in Swayambhu, Kathmandu.

Similarly, Harkaraj Rai (49 years old) originally from Bhojpur Arun Rural Municipality-4 and currently residing in Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu, Thapten Chhiring (49 years old) originally from Old Delhi and presently residing in Panipokhari, Kathmandu (Indian citizen), Rajendra Rai - customs agent and Ashok Lama  the taxi driver have been arrested

On Wednesday, authorities seized a substantial amount of gold at TIA during a special raid conducted by the Department of Revenue Investigation on Wednesday.

The seizure of such a large amount of smuggled gold was made based on specific information that the gold was concealed within scooter brake shoes. Acting on this tip-off, a dedicated team from the Revenue Investigation Department conducted a targeted raid, resulting in the successful seizure of the valuable contraband.

At present, authorities continue to conduct thorough investigations to uncover the full extent of this smuggling operation.

 
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