The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) detained a 23-year-old Nepali man near the India-Nepal border in Banbasa, Champawat, on the evening of 18 October. Police later registered a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and sent him to jail.

The operation took place while an SSB team was patrolling near border pillar 8. The patrol team reportedly saw the man moving from India towards Nepal in suspicious circumstances and stopped him for questioning and a search.

Injections recovered during search

The patrol account stated that 32 injections were recovered from the man. However, Banbasa police station officer Vinay Mittal said a total of 54 injections were found in his possession.

The differing figures have been attributed to the patrol account and the police statement. The available report does not provide further details about the type or quantity of substance in the injections.

The man was identified as Sunny, a Nepal resident. SSB personnel handed him over to Banbasa police after the detention. Police registered the case under the NDPS Act and sent him to jail.

Police checking background

Police are also examining Sunny’s criminal history, according to station officer Vinay Mittal. The available information does not state whether the background check has been completed or whether any earlier case has been confirmed.

The reported action concerns a border-patrol interception near Banbasa. Further details about the investigation, including the seized substance and the final legal outcome, were not provided.

Conclusion

SSB detained a Nepali man near border pillar 8 in Banbasa on 18 October, after which police registered an NDPS Act case and sent him to jail. Police are checking his background, while the reported number of recovered injections remains inconsistent at 32 and 54.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where was the man detained?

He was detained near border pillar 8 on the India-Nepal border in Banbasa, Champawat.

Q. When did the detention take place?

The detention took place late in the evening of 18 October.

Q. Who detained him?

A team from the Sashastra Seema Bal detained him during a border patrol.

Q. How old was the man?

Police identified him as Sunny, a 23-year-old resident of Nepal.

Q. How many injections were recovered?

The patrol account mentioned 32 injections, while Banbasa police officer Vinay Mittal said the total was 54.

Q. What action did police take?

Banbasa police registered a case under the NDPS Act and sent him to jail.

Q. What are police investigating?

Police are checking the man’s criminal history.