Local political parties, government officials and people have expressed their outrage over an Indian police team crossing into Nepal territory to raid a house in search of runaway criminals.
The incident took place in Gulariya-8 in Southern Nepal's Bardiya District.
The police team from Uttar Pradesh reportedly raided the house of a local resident, Manjur Prasad Shrestha, saying that they are searching for criminals.
Nepal Police spokesperson Navaraj Silwal described it as an unlawful act, and added that it was being discussed at appropriate top levels of the two governments.
Political parties said Nepal's sovereignty has been attacked by India.
The opposition CPN-Maoist demanded a public apology from New Delhi.
The People's Front Nepal,a fringe political outfit, said such incidents are a direct beach of international border laws.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app