Indo-Nepal Border Boils: Protests Erupt As Nepal Cracks Down On Small Cross-border Purchases

Tensions flare at the Indo-Nepal border as strict customs checks by Nepali authorities trigger outrage among locals. Even small purchases worth ₹100 are reportedly being taxed, with daily essentials like rice, sugar, and household goods facing heavy scrutiny. Angry residents staged protests, and dramatic visuals showed a woman throwing her polybag in frustration at security personnel. The move has sparked widespread criticism against Balen Shah’s government, with the Home Minister already resigning amid growing public anger.