Indian citizen arrested at Trinagar border for attempted child abduction in Dhangadhi

Dhangadhi: An Indian citizen was detained by police at the Trinagar-Gauriphanta border in Dhangadhi, Kailali, while attempting to cross into India with a child.

On Friday evening, Trinagar police apprehended Indian national Salim Khan, who was found attempting to transport a child from Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City-3 in a taxi. The child, a third-grade student from Manhera, was reportedly being taken to India by Khan.

Khan is now under police custody on suspicion of human trafficking. According to DSP Kavindrasingh Bohra of the District Police Office Kailali, both Khan and the vehicle have been detained for investigation. Authorities reported that Khan has been changing his statements, leading to further suspicion.