Kathmandu, December 6
Nepal Police have arrested members of a group involved in sending Nepalis to fight for the Russian army.
The police team has arrested 12 individuals following a multi-day operation conducted in various locations in Kathmandu. These individuals were involved in the illicit activity of trafficking Nepali youths to Russia through India.
Among those arrested are Dipen Pariyar, Kshitij Giri, Subhash Lama, Manish Neupane, Rosal Maharjan, Hari Bahadur Bishwakarma, Ishwar Adhikari, Gokarna Aryal, Sujata Dahal, Santosh Adhikari, Santosh Nepal and Drona Dangi.
District Police Range Kathmandu Spokesperson, SP Kumod Dhungel, has confirmed the arrest of individuals engaged in a range of activities, including recruiting youths for the Russian army, facilitating document procurement, and arranging visit visas.
Six Nepali youths who joined the Russian army have already been confirmed dead in the course of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Further investigation into the case is underway, said Dhungel.
