India-Nepal Border on High Alert, Closed for 72 Hours Ahead of Nepal Elections

• India-Nepal border to close for 72 hours starting March 5 for Nepal's parliamentary elections.
• Decision made during a coordination meeting between Nepal's APF and India's SSB in Biratnagar.
• Border closure aims to prevent infiltration of undesirable elements and ensure safe voting.
• Discussions also covered cross-border crime, human trafficking, counterfeit currency, and arms smuggling.
• Both sides agreed on joint patrols, disaster rescue exercises, and monitoring sensitive border points.