Villagers along the India-Nepal border in Maharajganj are involved in smuggling rice into Nepal. Young unemployed men, women, and sometimes even the elderly act as carriers for local smugglers, delivering rice to warehouses set up across the border. Despite efforts to curb smuggling, over 111.2 tonnes of rice have been seized in the last four months.
India News: Residents in villages along the India-Nepal border are smuggling rice into Nepal to earn money. Young unemployed individuals act as carriers for local
A lawmaker on Tuesday said that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.’s decision to distribute seized smuggled rice was the "best deterrent" in combating smuggling.