SP Raj Kumar Lamichhane of the Armed Police Force, Morang said that Alam was apprehended while he was heading towards Nepal from India on a motorbike (Ko 27 Pa 406) at around 5 pm.
He said that Alam was nabbed with a Chinese pistol, a magazine and a round of bullet and a sixer pistol. During the interrogation, Alam said that Dhimal had ordered all the weapons from him. Later, a team of the Armed Police Force detained Dhimal from Damrabhitta, Ratuwamai Municipality-8. SP Lamichhane said that Dhimal was arrested with a motorbike (Ko 22 Pa 6707) and Rs 47, 770 in cash. DIG Kamal Giri, Chief of the Armed Police Force Province 1, said that the duo have been handed over to the Area Police Office, Rangeli for investigation.