Nepal and India in close coordination has heightened security checks and vigilance along its open border areas as tension continues to flare with Pakistan following May 7 Operation Sindoor. The border security agencies of both the countries are in close coordination to prevent any security lapses that might bring dire consequences for both the countries.

"In wake of the ongoing situation between India and Pakistan. From the directives received from the Nepal Police Headquarter, the Province Head, we are working in coordination with our counterparts- Bihar Police, SSB, Armed Police Force, Nepal and NID (National Investigation Department) we have increased vigilance along the border. We have been constantly keeping an eye and check on the people`s movement across the border be it on foot or vehicle," Barun Bahadur Singh, DSP at District Police Office, Dhanusha told ANI.