Susta residents confront Indian border force after crossing into Nepali territory

Locals said embankment construction work in Susta was disrupted after SSB officials visited the site following the prime minister’s remarks and asked workers to halt the project.

Residents of Susta in Nawalparasi West confronted personnel from India’s Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) after they entered Nepali territory on Friday morning, prompting a brief standoff before the Indian force withdrew.