122 Chinese nationals deported

One hundred and twenty-two Chinese nationals who arrived in Nepal on tourist visa and were involved in illegal activities were deported yesterday. The Department of Immigration said the Chinese nationals were deported yesterday evening.

The Police had arrested them on December 23 from Manamaiju, Maharajgunj and Budhanilkantha area of Kathmandu for their involvement in illegal activities.

The arrestees have slapped a fine of Rs 1,000 each under indecent behavior.

The Police had handed over the arrested Chinese nationals to the Department of Immigration. The Department had decided to charge Rs 1,000 for those whose visa term had not expired and Rs 2,000 fine for those whose visa had expired.

The Department further stated that the Chinese embassy had revoked their visa.