Two Indian nationals were arrested with a pistol and a bullet from Naragi Chowk near the Nepal-India border in Siraha district.

Police said Rajiv Singh and Prince Singh, both aged 19, from Madhubani in the Indian state of Bihar.

According to the District Police Office in Siraha, the suspects were caught on Monday while entering Nepal on a motorcycle with an Indian registration number. 

Police recovered a pistol hidden in Prince’s waistband and a bullet concealed in his tracksuit during a security check at Naragi Chowk.

“Investigation is underway after the Siraha district court granted five-day remand in custody on Tuesday,” said Deputy Superintendent of Police Birendra Kumar Pasawan.