Tensions flare in Susta after Indian personnel dismantle flood barrier
Summary
Tensions escalated in Susta, Nawalparasi West, after Indian personnel dismantled a flood barrier built by Nepali residents, leading to confrontations and increased security measures amid a longstanding territorial dispute.
Key Points
- Indian personnel dismantled an earthen embankment built by Nepali residents in Susta to protect against flooding.
- The incident is part of a long-running border dispute between Nepal and India in the Susta area lacking clear boundary markers.
- Nepal’s Armed Police Force intervened to prevent escalation during the confrontation between locals and Indian forces.
- Nepal has increased security presence and is addressing administrative concerns of the affected residents, including citizenship processing.
