In view of polling for three-tier panchayat elections to be held on June 21, Dharchula and Jauljibi bridges on Mahakali river in Pithoragarh, connecting Nepal will remain closed between 6 am and 5 pm on June 21, the officials concerned of the Pithoragarh district administration informed. Similarly, the Jhulaghat bridge on the same Mahakali river in Jhulaghat in Pithoragarh, connecting Nepal will also remain closed for public on account of polling to be held for the panchayat elections on June 24 in the third phase, further said the officials concerned of the Pithoragarh district administration.
More so, in a bid to ensure smooth and peaceful conduct of the polling on June 21 and June 24 in second and third phase to be held for the three tier panchayat polls, proper vigil will be maintained along the India-Nepal border, asserted the officials concerned of the district administration Pithoragarh. However, in case of emergency competent authorities may allow movements on the aforesaid bridges, added the officials concerned of the Pithoragarh district administration.