BAJURA: The Indian government has imposed a restriction on Nepalis from entering into Kalapani, Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Gunji.

Anil Kumar Shukla, Sub-district official of Dharchula in India, sent a written note to the District Administration Office, Darchula to prohibit the entry of Nepalis into what they claim to be their territory.

In a letter to the Nepali administration, Indian official Shukla said that Nepalis in group wanting to "illegally" enter into Kalapani, Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Gunji region would create problem for both the countries. He further urged the Nepali authorities to share information with Indian authorities about such activities.

Sharad Kumar Pokhrel, Chief District Officer of Darchula, Nepal, said, "We have received a letter and phone call regarding India's decision to prohibit Nepalis from crossing into the territories."

However, locals shared that they have not been stopped while crossing to the aforementioned areas, CDO Pokhrel informed.

It has been learnt that the Indian authorities had expressed similar condition when Darchula's CDO Pokhrel and District Police Office Chief, DSP Padam Bahadur Bista, had gone to visit Chhangaru in Byas.

Ever since Nepal established the APF border out-post at Chhangaru, India has imposed restrictions on movement of Nepalis at the border points in the region.

After establishment of the border out-post at Chhangaru, a team led by Inspector Lili Bahadur Chand had set on foot to Kalapani but were stopped and not allowed to move ahead from upper Kauwa by the Indian troops.

According to police source, Indian forces have created an artificial source of Kalapani river, Kali temple, and set their base one kilometre below their original point.

Kalapani lies 14 kilometres away from Chhangaru in Byas Municipality of Darchula district.