The transit point with India in Banke district will be closed from today midnight in view of the December 7 election to the House of Representatives and State Assemblies.

All the entry points in the district bordering India will be closed until December 7 as per an agreement reached between the border security officials of the two countries, according to Chief District Officer Ramesh Kumar KC.

Accordingly, plying of vehicles as well as pedestrians will remain closed from all small and big transit points that fall in the 65 kilometer area from Radhapur to Suiya Baghauda in the district. RSS