Two Nepali farmers likely to be released from Indian jail on Tuesday

After spending 20 days behind bars for bringing fertiliser bought across the border, two brothers from Sarlahi are expected to be freed on bail following diplomatic intervention.

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said the government was making diplomatic efforts to secure the release of two brothers from Sarlahi who have been in an Indian jail for the past 20 days after being arrested while returning home with fertiliser bought from across the border.