Tightened Bhairahawa customs checks empty Sunauli market
Summary
Tighter customs checks at Bhairahawa border have led to a significant drop in Nepali shoppers at Sunauli market, impacting prices and retail activity.
Key Points
- Nepal has tightened customs checks at Bhairahawa border to curb smuggling of goods under household use pretext.
- The number of Nepali shoppers crossing to Sunauli market has dropped sharply, reducing retail activity there.
- Prices of essential goods have risen in Bhairahawa due to restricted cross-border shopping.
- Both Nepalese and Indian authorities stress the need for enforcement to prevent smuggling and promote legal trade.
