FOREST MINISTER PROTECTS SANDALWOOD SMUGGLERS

Nepal’s minister for forest and soil conservation, allegedly directed the Rupandehi District Forest Office, central Nepal not to prosecute the sandalwood smugglers. On September 9, police had seized 561 kg of red sandalwood concealed in a pick-up truck and three Indian nationals were arrested.
October 14, 17

Nagarik, Kathmandu Post