Police opened fire in Tokha on Tuesday while attempting to arrest two suspected drug traffickers.

According to the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), both suspects, reported to be Indian nationals, were shot and detained following an attempted assault on the police team.

“Our team was trying to apprehend the suspects when they launched an attack. The officers were compelled to fire in response,” said SP Janak Bahadur Shahi, spokesperson for the Bureau. “Both suspects are currently receiving treatment at the police hospital. Further details are being gathered.”

SP Shahi added that the suspects were taken under control only after the police used firearms during the confrontation. The condition of the two men is yet to be confirmed, and authorities have not released their identities.

Police say further information will be made available as the investigation progresses.