Indian SSB Obstructs Susta Embankment Construction, Foreign Ministry Involved
Summary
Indian SSB is obstructing embankment construction in Susta, West Nawalparasi, affecting flood control efforts and prompting intervention by Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Key Points
- Indian SSB has obstructed construction of a 132-meter embankment in Susta, suspected to fall within the border area.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nepal has become involved to resolve the dispute through diplomatic channels.
- Approximately 80% of a 1-kilometer embankment construction under an old contract is ongoing and targeted for completion by June.
- Local residents and officials state the embankment is on Nepali land and warn of increased flood risk due to obstruction.
