Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand): All bridges connecting Nepal with Uttarakhand will be closed for the next 72 hours from 7 pm May 10 due to the ongoing local body elections in Nepal. The Nepal government had requested the Indian administration to close the international bridges to conduct the civic elections peacefully. The Indian administration has accepted the request.
Bridges connecting Uttarakhand with Nepal to remain closed for 72 hours
The Nepal government had requested the Indian administration to close the international bridges so that the former can conduct the civic elections peacefully.
Indo-Nepal bridges closed for 3 days for ongoing local body polls in Nepal
Pithoragarh DM Ashish Chauhan said that he has received the letter from Nepal administration. Following the letter, it was decided to close all the bridges connecting Darchula and Betri district for 72 hours from the Indian side. There are 8 international bridges on the Indo-Nepal border in Uttarakhand, which connect the two countries.
These include Sitapul, Dharchula, Baluakot, Jauljeevi, Jhulaghat, Dhoda and Tanakpur Jhulapul, and Banbasa.
Last Updated : May 10, 2022, 4:57 PM IST