Kathmandu, November 9, 2026 — Police have arrested a 42-year-old man in Kathmandu for allegedly possessing ammunition used in a .303 rifle.
The arrested man has been identified as Surendra Nepali of Byas Municipality-11, Damauli. Police said he was taken into custody after behaving suspiciously at Kalanki Chowk in Kathmandu Metropolitan City-14.
Officers recovered one round of .303 rifle ammunition from him.
According to the Kathmandu District Police Range, an investigation into the case is underway. The Kathmandu District Court has extended Nepali's remand by five days in connection with the case involving the possession of illegal weapons and explosives.
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