KATHMANDU: Despite the government’s claims that no form of unrest exists in Nepal following the end of various violent and separatist groups, a recent incident in Jumla has heightened security concerns. The country moved towards peace after the end of the decade-long Maoist insurgency. However, groups with political demands, particularly those engaging in violent activities […]
Police on Sunday arrested two persons in possession of three kg of medicinal herb 'Yarsagumba' (Caterpillar Fungus) in Itahari Sub-Metropolitan City-6, Sunsari district.
KATHMANDU, September 3: Nepal Police's Metropolitan Crime Control Division has arrested four persons along with the valuable 'yarsagumba' (caterpillar fungus) worth around Rs 8 million. Yarsagumba weighing 1.85 kilogrammes was confiscated from them. The scientific name of yarsagumba is Cordyceps sinensis.
A team from the Division apprehended them based on information that illegal trade of yarsagumba was taking place at Samakhusi of Kathmandu.
Those arrested in this connection are 48-year-old Dundup Gurung of Gorkha currently residing in Mitranagar, Kathmandu, 50-year-old Bel Bahadur Thapa of Lamjung and presently residing in Naya Buspark, 40-year-old Krishna Pariyar of Gorkha and currently living in Baniyatar and 47-year-old Dan Bahadur GC of Pyuthan and currently residing in Tarakeshwor.
The contraband was found hidden in Gurung's room during a police search. All the arrested have been handed to the Division Forest Office, Kathmandu for necessary action.
Nepal Police's Metropolitan Crime Control Division has arrested four persons along with the valuable 'Yarsagumba' (caterpillar fungus) worth around Rs 8 million. Yarsagumba weighing 1.85 kilogrammes was confiscated from them. The scientific name of Yarsagumba is Cordyceps Sinensis.
Police arrested a youth in possession of 412 gm of Yarsagumba medicinal herb also known as Caterpillar fungus, Silajeet worth 650 gram and Red Keshari worth 100 gram from Nagdhunga in Kathmandu.
