Police Seize 38 Tons of Melon Seeds in Jhapa, Businessman Claims Illegitimate Confiscation

Biratnagar. The incident where police seized approximately 38 tons (948 bags) of melon seeds (magaj) in Bhadrapur, Jhapa, has created a stir among businessmen.

The goods, stored after paying all taxes to the state and completing legal procedures, were confiscated by the police after breaking the lock. Businessmen complain that confiscating in this manner without giving an opportunity to present evidence is an extreme example of injustice by the state machinery.