Nepal charges eight Indians with abduction and human trafficking
- In Reports
- 12:01 PM, Apr 17, 2024
- Myind Staff
Police have announced that eight Indian nationals face charges under a range of Acts pertaining to human trafficking, organised crime, and abduction. The charges come two months after their initial arrest for allegedly deceiving 11 fellow Indians with promises of lucrative employment opportunities abroad.
In mid-February, a group of 11 Indian individuals, primarily students, found themselves held captive for a duration exceeding two weeks under the guise of assistance in travelling to the USA. Their ordeal concluded when Nepalese law enforcement dismantled a human trafficking operation, resulting in the apprehension of eight members of an Indian criminal syndicate and their Nepali associate.
The police have filed an investigation report with the Kathmandu District Attorney’s Office to initiate legal proceedings against the eight Indian nationals implicated in the crime.
According to a statement from the Kathmandu District Police Circle, the arrested individuals include Abdul Rahim, Charanjit Singh, Nipun Gupta, Ramchandra Sharma, Hindu Singh Yadav, Ashok Kumar, Ravi Mewade, and Manish Kumar Malhotra.
The operation has been dubbed 'Dunki Operation' by Nepal police, drawing parallels to the scenario depicted in the popular 2023 Indian film "Dunki," starring actor Shah Rukh Khan. Authorities revealed that the 11 individuals were held captive for over a month in a rented residence on the outskirts of Kathmandu.
Acting on a tip-off, police conducted a raid on a private residence owned by a Nepali national situated in the Dhobikhola Corridor, Ratopul area. During the operation, authorities successfully rescued the 11 Indian individuals who had been held hostage under the pretext of facilitating their travel to the USA via Mexico.
The agents, including members of the Indian mafia, had allegedly charged the Indian nationals, predominantly students, a sum of Rs 4.5 million each with the false promise of arranging their journey to the USA.
Additionally, upon their arrival in Kathmandu, an additional USD 3,000 was reportedly demanded from each individual under the guise of visa fees.
Image source: The Economic Times
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