Hundreds of cargo vehicles fail to enter Nepal via India as Madhesis continue protests

Hundreds of cargo vehicles failed to enter Nepal via India for the fourth consecutive day on Monday, as Madhesi parties and groups continued their protests at different border points.

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According to the Himalayan Times, many parts of Nepal have fallen short of various commodities, especially fuel.

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Mitralal Regmi, chief of Birgunj Customs Office, and Krishna Basnet, chief of Biratnagar Customs Office were quoted, as saying that not even one truck had entered Nepal via India in the past three days due to the protests.

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On Monday, the situation became tense at the Biratnagar customs point for after protesters hurled brickbats on police officials.