Metropolitan Police Crime Division Hanumandhoka, Kathmandu, has arrested three persons for their alleged involvement in smuggling gallbladder of bear. A bear gallbladder has been seized from their possession, police said.

According to the police, Ganu Dangol, Sonam Tamang, and Durga Bahadur Tamang have been arrested while they were trying to sell the animal part in Swoyambhu. The Police have handed over the trio to District Forest Office Kathmandu for further investigation.

Sonam and Durga Bahadur are permanent residents of Ralukadevi and Madanpur respectively of Nuwakot district, while Dangol is a native of Khokana, Lalitpur.