Janakpur, Nov. 6 -- Surveillance along the Nepal-India border in Dhanusha district has been stepped up as the phased election in neighbouring Bihar began on Thursday.

Security forces from Nepal and India have increased vigilance and surveillance at the Jatahi border checkpoint in Dhanusha that borders India. On Thursday, the border crossing was closed from 6 AM to 6 PM (local time) as the first phase of the Bihar assembly elections began.

The Indian administration has stated that the border has been closed with the aim of tightening security in the border area during the election period and preventing possible unwanted activities.

Security personnel from both Nepal and India have been deployed in the border area.

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