However, his claims have been put to question as traders said there has not been any protest at border checkpoints. "There is no sign of protests in Kakarbhitta, Mahendranagar, Rupaidiha, Nepalgunj, and Bhairahawa and other checkpoints," said Suni Mittal, an entrepreneur involved in importing goods."Can the Indian side point out when had there been protests in Kakarbhitta this week?" he challenged. "Their claims are baseless," said Mittal.
Indian paramilitary Seema Suraksha Bal (SSB) has reportedly directed Indian petrol pumps not to supply fuel to any vehicle bearing Nepali number plates from Tuesday onward. "We have completely stopped supplying petrol to Nepali vehicles because we have been ordered not to," said a petrol supplier at the Indian border. As a result, Nepali fuel trucks have been returning empty-handed.
"Earlier, we used to get fuel from Indian petrol pumps easily. But this time they have stopped distributing fuel. This is a clear indication of a blockade," said Prem Khatri, a local of Sangla, Jhapa.
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