Illegal Smuggling Activities Surge Across Nepal-India Border Points in Sarlahi District

Sarlahi. Illegal smuggling activities are on the rise through various Nepal-India border crossings in Sarlahi district. Recently, large quantities of foreign and Indian goods are being transported using illicit routes.

It is reported that goods worth millions of rupees are being smuggled daily between Nepal and India through border points including Sangrampur, Narayanpur, Parsa, Tribhuwannagar, Malangwa, Bhadsar, Simara, Madhubani, and Arnaha in the district. According to residents in the border areas, smuggling occurs most frequently during the night and early morning hours.

Meanwhile, the 51st Battalion of the Indian Border Security Force (SSB) has seized a large quantity of smuggled goods at the Hanumannagar crossing. The SSB team reportedly seized 3,515 kg of Chinese apples along with two Mahindra pickup vehicles while they were being transported from Nepal towards India.

The seized apples and vehicles have been handed over to the Sonbarsa Customs Office in India for necessary action.