KATHMANDU: Two suspects, identified as Mahesh BK and Sujan BK, have been apprehended by authorities in Okhaldhunga district for allegedly starting a destructive fire in the forest. The incident occurred in the Nagarpark area of Siddicharan Municipality-11. Both individuals, aged 26 and 23 respectively, are residents of the municipality.
Police Inspector Balistar Singh from the District Police Office confirmed the arrests and stated that the suspects have been remanded into custody for four days to facilitate further investigation. The Okhaldhunga District Court granted the police the remand period to delve deeper into the case.
Inspector Singh also pointed out a notable increase in forest fires across the district, prompting law enforcement to intensify efforts to apprehend individuals responsible for arson. This recent arrest is part of a broader initiative to combat forest fires and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.
