Unauthorised entry of Indian mil chopper into Nepali airspace in Darchula sparks diplomatic row
Summary
An Indian military helicopter carrying the director-general of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police entered Nepali airspace in Darchula without permission, sparking diplomatic tensions amid ongoing border disputes.
Key Points
- An Indian military helicopter carrying Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor of the ITBP entered Nepali airspace unauthorized on June 10 in Darchula.
- The helicopter flew over Chhangru village and into the Kalapani region, bypassing standard border routes with no technical or weather emergency.
- Nepal's local administration is demanding formal explanations from Indian authorities through official diplomatic channels.
- This incident exacerbates longstanding tensions over the Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura territorial dispute between Nepal and India.
