Fake alcohol factory uncovered in Kathmandu, nine arrested

KATHMANDU: In a significant operation, the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office has unearthed a factory producing counterfeit alcohol in Kathmandu.

The clandestine facility was found operating in a residential house located at Kageshwori Manohara Municipality-5.

According to the police, the factory was engaged in the production of imitation brands of substandard alcohol, which were being sold at lower prices. In connection with the case, nine individuals have been apprehended.

The arrested suspects are identified as Manoj Khatri, Mahesh Khatri, Manish Khatri, and Binod Kumar Karki from Ramechhap, Mohan Khadka and Roshan Karki from Sindhupalchok, Gaurav Tamang and Lekh Bikram Thapa from Sindhuli, and Suman Nagarkoti from Kathmandu.

Acting on a tip-off, the police conducted a raid on the room rented by Binod Kumar Karki, seizing various counterfeit alcohol brands, including Khukri Rum, Golden Oak, Fighter, Signature, and 365 Black, among others. Additionally, materials used in the production of such spurious alcoholic beverages were confiscated.