Nagaland Home Minister detained at Kathmandu airport

Kohima: Nagaland Home Minister Imkong Inchen was detained at the Kathmandu airport today for carrying Indian currency notes in the denomination of Rs 1000 and Rs 500, which is banned in Nepal. Official sources here said the minister was not aware of the ban. The sources said that after receiving the information, the government immediately informed Union Home Minister P Chidambaram about the detention. Unconfirmed reports said Imkong Inchen had Rs nine lakh with him.
30/06/10 Press Trust of India

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