Ward Member Arrested with Illegal Firearm in Humla

A ward member from Kharpunath Rural Municipality-4 in Humla, Makkabahadur Rokaya, has been arrested by the police for possessing an illegal firearm. Rokaya was apprehended with one unlicensed firearm, 12 iron pellets, 7 stone pellets, and 110 grams of gunpowder. Deputy Superintendent of Police Shankar Khadka reported that a dagger inscribed with “Sten Lal Steel” was also found concealed during the arrest.

The 63-year-old ward member was detained on Saturday, according to the District Police Office of Humla. The seized gunpowder weighed 110 grams in total, with a net weight of 90 grams, and was found hidden along with the firearm and ammunition. Further investigation regarding Rokaya is currently underway, police officials added.