SSB personnel dismantle temporary embankment in Susta, triggering local protest
Summary
Residents of Susta protested after Indian Sashastra Seema Bal personnel dismantled a temporary embankment built to protect their settlement from flooding by the Narayani river, escalating border tensions with Nepalese security intervening.
Key Points
- SSB personnel dismantled a temporary embankment in Susta built by locals to protect from Narayani river flooding.
- Locals protested the dismantling, leading to tension and intervention by Nepalese security forces.
- The dispute follows Indian authorities halting a permanent embankment construction and previous border encroachments by SSB.
- Nepalese government increased security in Susta after the incident and plans a meeting to address the issue.
