Nepal-India Border Security Officials Meet Ahead of Election, Agree on 72-Hour Closure

Biratnagar. A high-level coordination meeting was held between border security officials of Nepal and India in Biratnagar, keeping in view the upcoming election scheduled for Falgun 21.

The meeting decided to completely close the border crossings starting 72 hours before the voting to ensure the election is free from malpractice and secure. The discussion, co-chaired by Morang Chief District Officer Yuvraj Kattel and Araria District Magistrate (DM) of India Vinod Duhan, reached consensus on various points of the security strategy. As per the agreement, the border crossings will be sealed from 12 AM on Falgun 18 until 12 AM on Falgun 21.

During this period, all movement except for essential services will be restricted.

In the meeting, security agencies from both countries committed to adopting a joint strategy to control illegal infiltration, drug trafficking, human trafficking, counterfeit currency, and arms smuggling that could occur from the border areas. 

According to Morang Assistant Chief District Officer Saroj Koirala, both sides agreed to immediately exchange information regarding any suspicious activities.