Tinkar border point with China left unguarded
Summary
The Tinkar Nepal-China border point remains unguarded during winter months as security personnel relocate due to extreme cold, impacting border security and trade regulation.
Key Points
- Security personnel at the Tinkar Nepal-China border have left during winter due to extreme cold and lack of adequate infrastructure.
- The Tinkar border remains unguarded from November to May, with patrols conducted from lower altitude locations like Chhangru.
- Local residents and officials have called for weather-resilient infrastructure and year-round security deployment.
- The border reopening in 2024 after four years has renewed trade interest, but security and regulation effectiveness is compromised by seasonal personnel absence.
