Security has been tightened along the border with India in view of Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals.
The security tightening aims to control any criminal and untoward activities that in general increase during festivals, said Superintendent of Police Rewati Dhakal.
Various police teams have been mobilized in the border areas in Parsa including Inaruwa Sirsiya, Aalau, Janaki Tole and Bhiswal, and the areas where there is a large movement of the people including banks, bus stops and religious sites, said Dhakal.