Police have arrested an Indian national with 570 grams of gold in Jhapa on Monday.
A team deployed from the Armed Police Force Nepal apprehended Param Pathak (39), who claims to be from Kolkata, India, at the Kakarbhitta customs checkpoint at 5: 10 pm with the precious yellow metal worth Rs 14. 46 million.
Police said that they have also confiscated USD 20, 000 equivalent to Rs 3. 65 million along with INR 85,419 (Rs 136, 657) from his possession.
It has been reported that a driver's licence, Aadhaar card, Vivo mobile, Samsung mobile, hard disk, SIM card, visa card and cheque have been seized from him.
Police said Pathak has been kept at the Area Police Office in Kakarbhitta and will be presented at the Jhapa District Court today itself for necessary legal proceedings.
