A man has been arrested for possession of pangolin scales in Dolakha district.

Prahlad Khadka, 20, of Gokul Ganga Rural Municipality-5, was arrested with 2.60 kg pangolin scales.

Of the four persons, who came on two motorbikes bearing registration number Ba 91 Pa 5844, and Ba 83 211, three fled the scene, DSP Basudev Pathak said.