A cache of bullets was recovered from a sewer in Birgunj Metropolitan City-10 on Sunday.

The bullets kept in a plastic bag were found while the metropolis was cleaning the sewer by using an excavator.

According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Nirmal Budhathoki, who is also the spokesperson at the District Police Office, Parsa, a total of 98 bullets and four bullet shells used in various firearms were recovered as the plastic bag was opened in the presence of the people’s representatives.

A detailed investigation is going on, said Budhathoki.