Janakpurdham: Nepal and India in close coordination has heightened security checks and vigilance along its open border areas as tension continues to flare with Pakistan following May 7 Operation Sindoor. The border security agencies of both the countries are in close coordination to prevent any security lapses that might bring dire consequences for both the countries.
“In wake of the ongoing situation between India and Pakistan. From the directives received from the Nepal Police Headquarter, the Province Head, we are working in coordination with our counterparts- Bihar Police, SSB, Armed Police Force, Nepal and NID (National Investigation Department) we have increased vigilance along the border. We have been constantly keeping an eye and check on the people’s movement across the border be it on foot or vehicle,” Barun Bahadur Singh, DSP at District Police Office, Dhanusha said.
Alongside the border between India and Nepal- Jatahi in Bihar of India and Nagarain in Nepal security personnel have been checking each and every item being brought into and taken out through the border crossing.
At border, anyone trying to cross over are asked to produce their identity card and have their belongings checked. Even vehicles operated across the border are stopped and thoroughly checked for.
“The security checks and screening which is going along the border is commendable. It is necessary that there should be strict checking as India and Pakistan are in conflict.
This sort of checking is necessary,” Ram Babu Yadav, a tourist who visited Nepal told ANI. (ANI)
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