India-Nepal Border Sealed for 72 Hours Ahead of Nepal Elections; Security Agencies on High Alert

• The India-Nepal international border has been sealed for 72 hours to ensure peaceful and fair conduct of Nepal's Constituent Assembly elections on March 5.
• Movement at the Valmikinagar-Triveni border is completely halted from midnight March 2 until midnight March 5, with cross-border movement and vehicle entry banned.
• Only emergency services like ambulances will be allowed after strict checks; Nepali voters from India can enter after citizenship and voter card verification.
• A complete ban on the sale and distribution of alcohol is imposed in Nepal until the election period.
• Vigilance has been increased on the Bihar border, with police and SSB monitoring jungle and river routes, as the administration aims for risk-free elections.