Kathmandu. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has issued a statement regarding the tensions arising from the strict customs inspections and new regulations implemented by Nepali authorities along the Nepal-India border. Residents in border areas are outraged following the strict enforcement of a rule requiring customs duties on goods worth more than 100 rupees brought from India. Responding to the issue, Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that it is understood that Nepal has taken this step with the objective of controlling informal trade and smuggling. He noted that India is aware of reports regarding customs being imposed on...