WorldPhoto: News18 WorldNepal Fines 5 Indian Trekkers for Illegal Entry and Safety Violations
Nepal spent around Rs 10 lakh from its disaster fund to rescue six Indian trekkers who illegally entered the restricted Upper Dolpa region. The group, five from West Bengal and one from Andhra Pradesh, ignored mandatory permits and warnings about severe weather linked to Cyclone Arnab. Nepal penalised them with a combined fine of NPR 1.6 lakh (about ₹98,000) for permit violations and breaching safety curbs.
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