The Nepal Police have intensified crackdown on public houses in Rautahat in wake of reports that the Indian nationals from Bihar enter the country to enjoy drinks post the liquor ban in the state.
The police have so far detained 70 Indian nationals from pubs of neighbouring Nepali villages in last 50 days, reports The Himalayan Times.
At least nine Indian nationals, who had arrived at a village outside the Rautahat district headquarters Gaur from Sitamarhi of Bihar, were nabbed by the police last evening but later released after they signed a commitment not to enter Nepal again for drinking.
DSP Nabil Krishna Bhandari said all were fined Rs. 1,000.
Meanwhile, the police also detained two pub operators from Gaur-4 claiming their business promoted untoward activities.