Indian SSB Halts Embankment Construction in Susta, West Nawalparasi
Summary
The Indian Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has halted embankment construction in Susta, West Nawalparasi, amid border disputes and concerns over erosion from the Narayani River. The project, nearly 80% complete, faces a stop order on a 132-meter section requiring high-level consent.
Key Points
- The Indian SSB has stopped embankment construction in a sensitive border area in Susta, West Nawalparasi, claiming border disputes.
- The embankment aims to protect local Nepali settlements and farmland from the erosion caused by the Narayani River.
- Construction is ongoing on a 1-kilometer section but halted on an adjacent 132-meter section pending further consent.
- Local residents and activists urge the Nepalese government to prioritize and facilitate the resumption of embankment work to protect vulnerable land.
