DARCHULA, Feb 28: The Indian side has constructed four wooden bridges over the Mahakali river without the consent of Nepal.
The Mahakali river forms the westernmost international border between Nepal and India.
India had sent letter to the District Administration Office, Darchula couple months back seeking Nepal’s agreement to that connection. But it has constructed the four bridges without Nepal giving it the consent.
The Indian side has constructed the wooden bridges at Najangkhola, Lakhanpur, Dopakhe and Kauthala of Budi, close to the tri-junction border area of Nepal, India and China.
Locals have said that India has constructed the wooden bridges on a temporary basis for crossing the Mahakali river to the north of Darchula district.
The labourers who have been employed by India for construction of road are using these bridges to cross the river. India is constructing the road up to Kalapani and is opening up the track for this road.