Kathmandu, Nov 29 (PTI) An Indian national was on Monday arrested in Nepal for allegedly possessing narcotic drugs, the police said.

Rambalak Shah, 65, a resident of Bihar, was arrested from Birgunj along with 2.5 kgs of hashish, according to the Nepal Police headquarters.

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The police nabbed him while he was traveling on a bicycle from Birgunj to Raxaul carrying the narcotic drug.

He had tied the drug in a packet around his body. The police have initiated legal action against the accused.

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