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Two Nepali youths detained in China to be released Thursday

From Kathmandu Post · () English

Summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Two Nepali youths detained by Chinese security forces for allegedly flying a drone across the border will be released on Thursday.
  • The youths, identified as Manoj Prajapati and 17-year-old Sudip Thapa Magar, were detained on June 26 after their drone entered Chinese territory from the Lapchi area.
  • Officials stated the youths are in safe conditions and diplomatic efforts are underway for their return, with increased surveillance along the border due to recent development activities.

Two young Nepalis detained by Chinese authorities for allegedly flying a drone over the border are expected to be released on Thursday, according to officials. Manoj Prajapati of Kathmandu and Sudip Thapa Magar, a 17-year-old from Bhaktapur, were taken into custody on June 26.

The incident occurred when the drone they operated from the Lapchi area in Nepal's Dolakha district entered Chinese territory. Officials suspect the youths may have been influenced or provoked by someone to capture footage of activities on the Chinese side.

They are suspected of being influenced or provoked by someone to capture footage of activities on the Chinese side using a drone. We have completed coordination and sent official letters. We have been informed they will be released on Thursday.

— Padamraj TimilsinaChief of the Tatopani Immigration Office, explaining the situation and expected release.

Padamraj Timilsina, chief of the Tatopani Immigration Office, confirmed that Chinese authorities have informed Nepal of the impending release after legal procedures are completed. He added that families of the detained youths have been contacted and formal diplomatic correspondence has been sent requesting their release.

Both youths are reportedly being held in safe and stable conditions in Nyalam County, Tibet. The Lapchi region has seen increased movement in recent years due to infrastructure development, leading Chinese authorities to tighten surveillance along the frontier. Security agencies from both countries have been coordinating on the case.

Both youths are in normal and safe condition.

— TimilsinaProviding an update on the well-being of the detained youths.
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