The Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu has advised Chinese citizens in Nepal to avoid traveling to Nepal-India border areas in the coming days and to take strict precautions against accidentally crossing into Indian territory, citing rising tensions between India and Pakistan.
The embassy in a press note issued on Friday noted that the Nepal government has heightened security checks along the Nepal-India border amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan in recent days.
“The Nepali Armed Police Force has significantly increased border patrols, added checkpoints, stepped up inspections, and conducted joint patrols with the Indian border guards in recent days. The Indian side has also stepped up control and inspections in sensitive border areas,” the statement said. “In this context, the Chinese Embassy in Nepal reminds Chinese citizens in Nepal to avoid going to Nepal-India border areas in the near future and strictly prevent mistakenly entering the Indian border.”
Stating that citizens of third countries such as China cannot travel to India through Nepal without a visa, the embassy urged Chinese citizens traveling in Nepal to not blindly follow the instructions of local guides, and to not mistakenly enter the Indian border without an Indian visa.
“India has severe punishments for illegal immigrants. Even if you mistakenly enter India, you will be arrested and prosecuted, and may be sentenced to 2-8 years in prison and a fine, and it is difficult to obtain bail,” reads the press note issued today.
Similarly, the embassy also asked Chinese nationals in Nepal to apply for an Indian visa in advance and strictly abide by the entry and exit regulations of the two countries if they need to travel to India.
The embassy also warned against photographing Indian border facilities or military vehicles to avoid potential complications. Additionally, it reminded travelers to refrain from entering areas off-limits to foreigners without authorization during their stay in India.
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