Kathmandu, Nov 10 (PTI) – In preparation for the anticipated second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, Nepal has implemented a closure of its border with India, restricting vehicle movement at the Birgunj-Raxaul crossing starting this Saturday, as confirmed by officials. Border points located in southern Nepal have been shut for 72 hours, aligning with increased security protocols during the electoral proceedings in Bihar, India.
"The elections in Bihar, India, are scheduled for November 11. Consequently, vehicular movement across the border has been suspended for security purposes," stated Heramba Sharma, Superintendent of Police at Mahottari District Police Office, to PTI. Sharma further elaborated that all border points within Mahottari district have been sealed, with the anticipation of reopening post-election polling.
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