Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Nepal Seeks Release of Farmers Jailed in India Over Fertilizer
Two farmer brothers from Nepal were arrested in India for bringing back fertilizers they bought to help their farms.
Nepal's government is trying to get them released.
The brothers were caught by Indian border guards while carrying fertilizers, which India says is against the rules.
Nepal says the farmers needed the fertilizers because there isn't enough in Nepal for the rice planting season.
Two Nepalese farmer brothers were arrested in India for carrying fertilizers across the border.
Nepal's government is working through its embassy in New Delhi to secure their release.
The brothers were detained for approximately 20 days and are currently in Dumra jail.
The arrest occurred amid a fertiliser shortage in Nepal, affecting the upcoming rice planting season.
Indian authorities accused the brothers of illegally transporting fertilizers, which is against border regulations.
- Who
- Suresh Prasad Singh and Nagendra Prasad Singh, farmers from Balara Municipality in Sarlahi district, Nepal
- What
- Arrest for allegedly illegally transporting fertilizers across the border
- When
- Approximately 20 days ago
- Where
- Sonbarsa, Bihar’s Sitamarhi district, India
- Why
- To purchase fertilizers due to a shortage in Nepal
Nepal's Diplomatic Efforts
Indian Legal Process
Diplomatic Intervention
Nepal's Diplomatic Efforts
Nepal is actively working through its embassy in New Delhi to secure the release of the Singh brothers.
Indian Legal Process
Indian authorities are following their legal procedures, including the bail process.
Fertilizer Shortage
Nepal's Diplomatic Efforts
Nepal highlights the urgent need for fertilizers due to a shortage affecting farmers' livelihoods.
Indian Legal Process
India enforces strict border controls to prevent illegal transportation of fertilizers.
- Names of the Farmers
- Suresh Prasad Singh and Nagendra Prasad Singh
- Location of Arrest
- Sonbarsa, Bihar’s Sitamarhi district
- Date of Arrest
- Approximately 20 days ago
- Fertilizers Carried
- Two sacks of urea and six sacks of diammonium phosphate (DAP)
- Current Detention Location
- Dumra jail, Sitamarhi district
- Nepal's Foreign Minister
- Shisir Khanal
- Indian Border Force
- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)