Patna, August 13 (IANS) Security has been intensified along the India‑Nepal border in Bihar ahead of Independence Day on August 15.

The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has placed its personnel on high alert and increased surveillance across sensitive areas.

Personnel from the 47th and 44th SSB Battalions, deployed in the Mainatanr block area, have stepped up security measures along the border.

Special surveillance is being maintained at several border locations, including Inarwa, Basantpur, Bhedihari, Bhangha, Pachrauta, Siswa and Nagardehi blocks in East and West Champaran.

Security personnel are conducting thorough checks of people travelling between India and Nepal. Travellers’ identity documents are being verified, while luggage is also being searched. Particular attention is being given to suspicious individuals, vehicles and activities.

The SSB has also increased foot patrols and intensified its presence in villages near the international border. Continuous monitoring is being carried out at sensitive locations to prevent any untoward incident around Independence Day.

Security personnel are simultaneously maintaining vigilance against illegal activities along the border. The SSB has appealed to residents to immediately inform security forces about any suspicious person, vehicle or activity.

Ankit Kumar, Assistant Commandant at the 47th Battalion’s Inarwa camp, said a high alert had been issued in view of Independence Day. He stated that security arrangements had been strengthened, with heightened surveillance of suspicious activity and thorough checks of people travelling through the border area.

The heightened deployment and surveillance will remain particularly important around August 15, when security agencies traditionally maintain enhanced vigilance at sensitive locations.

Bihar shares an international border with Nepal across six districts—West Champaran, East Champaran, Sheohar, Madhubani, Araria and Kishanganj. In view of heightened security concerns, security arrangements have been strengthened across all these border districts.

The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) is coordinating closely with the police and local administration in the respective districts to maintain strict surveillance along the border and closely monitor suspicious activities and potential troublemakers.

–IANS

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