KATHMANDU, Oct 29: Ten foreign nationals who entered Nepal on tourist visas to conduct a health camp for a Christian mission have been arrested for allegedly promoting Christian religious activities and holding the camp without the required permits.
According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, documents belonging to the foreign nationals, including doctors, have been seized and forwarded to the Department of Immigration for further action.
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The group was involved in organising a health camp in Bargachhi, Kanepokhari Rural Municipality-7, Morang district, according to authorities monitoring foreign nationals in the district.
Organized by Pastor Pawel Dangal, the camp was scheduled to run for four days from October 25. Pastor Dangal had previously conducted Christian religious classes at a site intended for the construction of a hospital.
Of the 10 foreign nationals, three are from Brazil, two from Canada and five from the United States. They entered Nepal on October 22 and 23 on visas valid until dates between November 6 and 21.
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