गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Two people arrested with pistols Nepal Two people arrested with pistols KathmanduPati August 20, 2020 Kathmandu- Police here have arrested two people on the charge of illegally possessing two pistols and 10 rounds of bullets. The pistols bear a ‘Made in USA’ label. 27-year old Bikesh Pundit of Nuwakot was arrested in Machhapokhari in Kathmandu on Wednesday. Similarly, 28-year old Amar Tamang, who was also involved in the transaction of such illegal arms, was arrested today in Nuwakot. According to Metropolitan Police Office and Metropolitan Crime Division SSP Deepak Thapa, the pistols belong to Shambhu Karki of Dhanusha. Karki and Lama had been in touch while staying in jail. SSP Thapa further shared that the preliminary investigation shows that Tamang had ordered Karki to deliver the pistols to Nuwakot from Machhapokhari. Tamang has recently been released from jail after completing a six-year jail term on an uprising case. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Nepal, Malaysia agree to act against syndicates affecting migrant workers Nepal, Bhutan discuss stronger climate cooperation in New York Finance Minister named acting PM as Shah heads to UNGA Japan pledges continued support to Nepal for flood recovery China extends aid for disaster-hit students in Nepal Nepali Congress urges PM Shah to sound alarm on climate… Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward6 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns7 PM Shah pledges Krishnabhir highway reopening within month8 TRENDING Hungry people out on streets, but the government nowhere to be seen Namrata is Miss Nepal 2020 Federal Parliament Secretariat returns badge pins to manufacturer Bamdev Gautam’s appointment as National Assembly member challenged in Supreme Court Hetauda Cement Industry resumes operation Nepal Army vows to complete Kathmandu-Terai Fast Track project in time Lok Darshan Regmi steps down as Chief Secretary NC work execution committee meeting tomorrow