The Pulghat and Jhula Ghatt border points will be closed during specified periods to ensure security amid the election process in neighboring Indian state Uttarakhand.
In view of the upcoming Panchayat elections scheduled in Uttarakhand province of India, the Nepal-India border checkpoints in Baitadi and Darchula districts will be temporarily closed for security reasons. The elections will be held on July 24 and 28 (Shrawan 8 and 12).
Border Closure Schedule
Pulghat Checkpoint (Darchula): Closed from the evening of Shrawan 5 until the morning of Shrawan 8.
Jhula Ghatt Checkpoint (Baitadi): Closed from Shrawan 9 to Shrawan 12.
In case of any emergencies, the border points may be opened earlier or as needed through mutual agreement between Nepal and India.
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