Security enhanced along Nepal-India border ahead of polls

KATHMANDU: Security along the Nepal-India border has been heightened to avert any disturbances during the crucial November 19 Constituent Assembly polls.

"In order to prevent any disturbances to the election, security has been tightened along the Nepal-India border in view of the upcoming elections," Ambassador of India to Nepal Ranjit Rae said today.

It is also understood that in view of the upcoming polls, there is heightened vigil and close coordination between the two countries to curb any illegal cross-border activities. The frontier is expected to be sealed for three to four days ahead of the election.

India has also provided logistic support to Nepal, including 900 vehicles, to ferry officials of security agencies and the Election Commission.