Security forces clarify on labourer shot by Nepal police, term it ‘local altercation’

After firing occurred at Indo-Nepal border in Bihar, security forces on Friday, have clarified that firing was a result of a local altercation. Speaking to ANI, SSB DG Kumar Rajesh Chandra has stated that a local issue h cropped up recently and that SSB 51st Bn Commandant has spoken to Nepalese SP Sarlahi along with Indian SP Sitamarhi. A case will be filed soon along with an investigation, he ded stating that a report of preliminary findings has been submitted to Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

Labourer allegedly shot de by Nepal Border Police along International Border in Bihar

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Firing at Indo-Nepal border

Earlier in day, a labourer was allegedly shot de and two were injured by Nepal border police at International border in Sitamarahi in Bihar. According to deceased's far, victim was working at a farm at border areas with Nepal and was allegedly shot 17-18 times by Nepal border police following an altercation. deceased far said that 5-6 workers h gone to work on field and alleged that his son was killed after Nepal border police fired 17-18 rounds. 

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Nepal incorporates Indian territories in new map

This altercation comes three day after Nepal's House of Representatives endorsed a proposal for considering a Constitutional Amendment Bill to validate Nepal's new map - which included several Indian territories. constitutional amendment shall have to be approved by 2/3rd majority in both Houses of Nepal's Parliament. However, it is expected to be smooth sailing for KP Sharma Oli-led government as main opposition party Nepali Congress has also backed new map. 

What does Nepal's new map show?

On May 18, Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli approved Nepal's new map featuring Indian territories of Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyhura.  As per reports, Nepal's new map has been drawn on basis of Sugauli Treaty of 1816 signed between Nepal and n British Indian government and or relevant documents. Reacting to Nepal incorporating parts of Indian territory in its official map on May 20, Ministry of External Affairs slammed this "unilateral act", post which new amendment was junked. Later, with backing of Oppposition, map has w been approved by Lower House.

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