Police in Jhapa have arrested a drug trafficker after opening fire when he attempted to flee during an operation. Acting on a tip-off, the police team moved to apprehend the suspect, who tried to escape, forcing the officers to fire shots to bring him under control.
According to the Jhapa District Police Office, the incident took place on Saturday afternoon in Ward No. 5 of Bhadrapur Municipality. The suspect has been identified as Mohammad Islam, an Indian national. The operation was conducted jointly by the Narcotics Control Bureau in Kathmandu and the Jhapa District Police Office.
Police reported that the suspect was shot in the leg before being taken into custody. He is currently receiving treatment at Provincial Hospital, Bhadrapur. The police fired two rounds during the incident.
Chief of Jhapa District Police Office, Rajan Limbu, stated that a detailed investigation into the case is underway.
