GORAKHPUR, Sept. 9 -- Security forces have been put on high alert along the Indo-Nepal border following violent demonstrations in Kathmandu on Monday against the government's move to impose a ban on social media platforms, including Facebook, X and YouTube, there. Protests in the neighbouring nation disrupted normal life, traffic movement and business activities in Indian towns adjoining the border like Sonauli, Badhni and Rupaidiha. In response to the unrest, the Nepalese government clamped a curfew in Bhairahawa town near Sonauli. Cross-border trade and movement have been severely affected as various customs offices have been closed and crossing of vehicles has been restricted at Badhni in Siddharthnagar and Rupaidiha near Bahraich. Inspector General (IG), Devipatan range, Amit Pathak confirmed that security had been tightened along the 243-km porous border in the region-including 95 km in Bahraich, 51 km in Shravasti and 97 km in Balrampur district. Joint operations involving Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and local police have been launched to prevent infiltration. Traffic movement has been restricted, and vehicles at border checkpoints are being allowed to cross only after thorough checking. Authorities have advised people to avoid unnecessary border crossings. IG Pathak further said non-traditional routes, footpaths and forest trails are under increased surveillance through search and combing operations. At the Sonauli border, entry of vehicles from the Indian side was has been restricted, while the flow of vehicles from Nepal into India surged as people rushed to leave Nepal ahead of the curfew in Bhairahawa. Superintendent of police (SP), Maharajganj, Sumendra Meena said all police stations along the Indo-Nepal border have been placed on high alert. "Intensive checks are being carried out at dharamshalas, mosques and guest houses to prevent sheltering of suspicious individuals," he added. According to SSB officials, security has been reinforced within a 15-km radius of the no-man's land. Drone surveillance and CCTV cameras have also been deployed to monitor villages near the border. Officials estimate that over 5,000 small and medium-scale businessmen operate establishments in Nepali border towns while residing in India....