Police Arrest Two for Theft of Gold, Silver, and Cash in Kathmandu

Kathmandu. Police have arrested two individuals for breaking into a rented room in Lama Galli, Kalopul, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-5, and stealing gold, silver, and cash valued at hundreds of thousands. The team from the District Police Range, Kathmandu, apprehended those involved in the theft along with the stolen jewelry, cash, and sharp weapons used in the crime.

On Chaitra 6, a complaint was filed with the police reporting the theft of approximately 26 tola 8 anna worth of gold jewelry, silver worth 33 thousand rupees, and about 61 thousand in cash (including Nepali and Indian currency) kept inside a wooden drawer. The police team, activated upon receiving the information, succeeded in arresting two youths around 9:45 PM on the night of Chaitra 7 during the investigation. Those arrested are Upendra Khatri, 23, from Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu, and Niraj Sapkota, 26, from Gauriganga, Kailali.

The police recovered yellow metal jewelry resembling gold, including three pieces of Tilhari, one chain, one necklace, three bangles, and eight beads used in a Naugedi. Silver anklets, plates, and rings were also recovered. Furthermore, 249,000 Nepali Rupees in cash and a Honda scooter used during the theft were seized from the arrested individuals.

The list of recovered items also included deadly weapons that could have been used during the theft or in case of resistance. District Police Range Kathmandu Spokesperson and Superintendent of Police Pawan Kumar Bhattarai informed that the police recovered a 2.8-foot-long sword, one khukuri, and two iron rods from their possession. 

Police stated that further legal proceedings and investigation into the theft case are underway while both arrested individuals are being held in custody.