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Nepal Seals India Border Points for 72 Hours Ahead of Bihar’s Phase 2 Voting

Authorities say the short-term closure is a routine election security step to prevent unlawful movement.

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Security personnel from both countries coordinate closely to maintain order during such periods.
India-Nepal border closed ahead of Bihar polls, movement halted at Birgunj-Raxaul crossing
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Overview

  • The closure began Saturday at 6 pm and is scheduled to end Tuesday at 6 pm local time.
  • District administration offices said cross-border movement is halted except for emergencies during the period.
  • Mahottari sealed all eleven of its border points and issued a high alert, according to Assistant Chief District Officer Sanjay Kumar Pokhrel.
  • Similar three-day closures were announced in Sarlahi and Rautahat, with Nepalese and Indian security forces coordinating enforcement.
  • Phase two voting in Bihar covers 122 constituencies on November 11 with 45,399 polling centres, about 3.70 crore eligible electors, and 1,302 candidates, with results expected on November 14.