The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has so far apprehended 67 inmates, including a woman, while they were attempting to cross into India through various checkpoints along the India-Nepal border after fleeing different jails in Nepal amid the ongoing unrest in the Himalayan nation.
Amid the politicial turmoil and unrest in Nepal, West Bengal Police has set up a dedicated helpline desk at the Panitanki India-Nepal border in Darjeeling district to assist tourists stranded in Nepal.
ormer Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Rakesh Sood, commented on the ongoing political crisis in Nepal, stating that the country is experiencing a "political meltdown" and a "complete legal vacuum."
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has intensified their patrolling on the India-Nepal border to ensure safety and prevent the infiltration of jail escapees from Nepal.
Nepal is experiencing significant turmoil due to youth-led protests against the government's alleged corruption and a controversial social media ban, which has resulted in widespread violence, arson, and vandalism, severely disrupting daily life.
In response to ongoing protests and unrest in Nepal, Air India on Wednesday announced that it is operating special flights from Delhi to Kathmandu and back today and tomorrow to assist passengers stranded.
Intelligence and security measures have been intensified along the India-Nepal border to prevent escaped prisoners from Nepal from sneaking into Indian territory, top officials said.
The police have conducted joint patrolling and surveillance with the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) in the border areas of Pithoragarh, the Uttarakhand Police Headquarters informed ANI.
The prisoners were caught along the India-Nepal border in Uttar Pradesh's Siddharthnagar district while attempting to infiltrate into Indian territory.
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose will be accompanied by Lady Governor Lakshmi Ananda Bose, ADC to the Governor of West Bengal, Rahul Pandey, OSD to the Governor, Shrikumar Bandopadhyay, PSO Rakesh Pandey, and attendants Abhijit Thakur and Amitava Bose.
Amid the tense situation in neighbouring Nepal, several Indian nationals crossed the India-Nepal border at Panitanki in Darjeeling district of West Bengal and returned to India on Wednesday.