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RBP arrests 17 in lhakhang and chorten vandalism syndicate

Aug 19, 2026 2 mins read
RBP arrests 17 in lhakhang and chorten vandalism syndicate

The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has arrested 17 individuals in connection with a series of vandalism cases involving lhakhangs and chortens across the country.

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