Nawalparasi, July 13 -- The government has increased its security presence in Susta, a Nepali settlement located across the Narayani river along the border with India in Nawalparasi West. The move has prompted queries from Indian authorities, officials said.

On July 3, the Ministry of Home Affairs directed the District Administration Office in Nawalparasi to deploy additional security personnel in Susta and address the concerns of local residents. Following the directive, the Armed Police Force (APF) troop strength in the area under the command of an APF inspector was increased from 25 to 40.

Three days later, on July 6, a Nepali Army team led by Major General Yam Bahadur Adhikari visited the area. On Sunday, July 12, APF Additional Ins...