Surkhet, May 22 -- A border dispute between Humla and Bajura districts in northwestern Nepal has intensified, with tensions rising over the construction of temporary police posts in a contested area along the boundary of the two districts.

Residents of Humla have accused Bajura's Himali Rural Municipality of attempting to build structures inside Humla's territory in areas including Ranisen, Chyachaur and Lampata, which fall under Kharpunath, Sarkegad, Tanjakot, Simkot and Namkha rural municipalities of Humla.

Representatives of political parties in Humla issued a joint press statement on Thursday, alleging that Himali Rural Municipality had tried to carry out construction activities within Humla's border. They also rejected reports clai...