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11 Indian nationals rescued from human traffickers, 9 arrested

Photo for representation: Nepali women rescued from human traffickers' clutches in New Delhi, India
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Kathmandu, February 15

A police team from the District Police Range Kathmandu has rescued 11 Indian nationals from captivity.

They were reportedly brought to Kathmandu by human traffickers to send them to the US.

They were reportedly brought to Kathmandu by human traffickers for sending them to the US.

The special squad rescued them last night from the Ratopul area, said SSP Bhupendra Khatri.

“Our team has rescued the Indian nationals who were brought to Kathmandu, stating they would be taken to the US, and held in captivity,” he said.

He said police have arrested nine people, including eight Indian and one Nepali.

He further added that the rescued individuals were kept in a house in Kathmandu and instructed to demand additional money from their family members. If the refused, they would be beaten and tortured.

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