Two More Members of Gang That Robbed NPR 6 Million in Kathmandu Arrested in Jhapa

Kathmandu. Police have arrested two more members of a gang in Jhapa who allegedly looted NPR 6 million by luring a victim with the promise of selling gold at a cheap price in Gyankhel, Kathmandu. The arrested individuals have been identified as 41-year-old Ramesh Budha Magar, originally from Chinga, Surkhet, currently residing in Tilingtar, and 34-year-old Deepak Rai, originally from Suryodaya Municipality, Ilam, currently residing in Tokha.

On Magh 14, the victim was called to Gyankhel, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-14, with NPR 6 million after being lured with the promise, "I will give you gold with a bill at a cheap price." Upon the victim's arrival with the money, a group of 8-9 people, who were prepared, took the victim into custody, beat him, looted the money, and fled.

The suspects, who were absconding after the incident, were arrested from Birtamod, Jhapa, through coordination between the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office and the Area Police Office, Birtamod. Police also recovered six mobile phones from various companies and two motorcycles used in the incident from their possession.

During the investigation, it was found that both arrested individuals have prior criminal records. Ramesh Budha Magar is a person who was previously arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau with 65 grams of brown heroin and served a nine-year sentence in the Central Jail from B.S. 2069 to 2078 before being released.

Similarly, the other accused, Deepak Rai, was previously arrested by the District Police Range, Bhadrakali, in a theft case, spent 24 days in custody, and was later released on bail by order of the District Court, Kathmandu, informed Police Superintendent and Information Officer of the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office, Rameshwor Karki, on Thursday.

According to him, both arrested individuals have been sent to the Police Circle, Kalimati, for further investigation and legal action. Police stated that the search for other absconding individuals involved in the incident is ongoing.