Bahraich, April 7 -- A local court has sentenced two British nationals to six months' imprisonment for illegally entering India from Nepal without valid documents.

Chief judicial magistrate Pratibha Chowdhry pronounced the verdict on Monday, also imposing a fine of Rs.50,000 on each of the convicts. In case of default, they will have to undergo an additional three months of imprisonment. However, the court granted them bail immediately after sentencing on the condition that they will not leave the country during the appeal period.

The case dates back to November 15, 2025, when Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel and the Rupaidiha police apprehended two foreign nationals at the Indo-Nepal border. The accused were identified as Sushma Car...