KATHMANDU, March 30: Police have arrested nine individuals in connection with vandalism and looting at Bhat-bhateni Supermarket in Koteshwor.
The suspects were arrested from various locations in Kathmandu and have been sent to the Baneshwor Police Circle for further investigation.
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The incident occurred during a joint protest led by Durga Prasai, public commander of the Joint People's Movement Committee, on March 28. The protest by a royalist group led to the vandalism of the supermarket, and several individuals were accused of looting during the eve.
Police said that the arrested suspects, who come from various districts including Dhanusha, Sarlahi, Nuwakot, Sindhuli, and Sunsari, were found in possession of items like alcohol, clothing, and cosmetics.
The arrested individuals include Ashish Singh (Dhanusha), Prem Kumar Mahato (Sarlahi), Ravi Ranjan Kumar (Bihar, India), Sushila Kumal (Nuwakot), Alisa Rai (Sunsari), Balakumari Karki (Kathmandu), Nirmala Karki (Sindhupalchok), Chitra Maya Basnet, and Sushmita Baral (Sindhuli).
Police Superintendent Angur GC said that investigations are ongoing and that they are searching for other individuals involved in the incident.
