KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 5

The Nepal Police have arrested members of a gang involved in sending Nepali youth to fight for the Russian army.

The police team arrested 12 individuals after conducting an operation over several days in various locations in Kathmandu. These individuals were sending Nepali youths to Russia via 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.

The Spokesman of District Police Range Kathmandu, Superintendent of Police Kumod Dhungel, confirmed the arrest of individuals involved in activities ranging from recruiting youths for the Russian army to arranging documents and visit visas.

Six Nepali youths who joined the Russian army have already been confirmed dead in the course of fighting in Ukraine. Further investigation into the case is underway, according to the police.'