Crime/Legal
Paro District Court convicts Indian national for illicit cannabis trafficking
The Paro District Court has sentenced a 33-year-old Indian national to six years in prison for illicit trafficking of cannabis...
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Prime Minister’s Office to take legal action over undelivered EVs and outstanding subsidy refunds
The Prime Minister’s Office will be taking legal action if Kuenphen Motors and Bhutan Hyundai fail to refund subsidies for...
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Exporters allege widespread fronting in Phuentshogling; whistleblowers claim receiving death threats
The industry, commerce and employment ministry has once again asked its Phuentshogling regional office to investigate alleged fronting in cardamom...
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Authorities link 23 TikTok accounts to online shopping-based gambling, freeze 26 other bank accounts
The Department of Law and Order has found 23 TikTok accounts involved in online shopping-based gambling this year. The account...
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Police take crime awareness campaigns to monastic institutions
As part of their nationwide crime prevention efforts, the police are visiting religious institutions to spread awareness on issues ranging...
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New skill-based rehabilitation centre in Yarju, Wangdue Phodrang under construction
To tackle future congestion and support inmate reintegration, a new skill-based rehabilitation centre in Yarju in Wangdue Phodrang, is being...
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Taxi drivers lead traffic violations among PD licence holders, with over 1,300 offences in 2025
Despite being expected to uphold the highest road safety standards, professional drivers in Bhutan racked up thousands of traffic fines,...
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Bhutan sees steady decline in crime over past eight years
As the world marks International Criminal Justice Day today, Bhutan’s crime statistics reflect a story of progress. An analysis of...
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Paro District Court sentences Indian national to 17 years in prison for illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs
The Paro District Court sentenced a 28-year-old Indian national to 17 years in prison for illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs...
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Battery cases continue to dominate crimes against persons
Crimes against persons have been steadily increasing over the past three years, with battery remaining one of the most common...
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