evidence: The locals of Susta village, which is surrounded by the Narayani river and Indian territory, have heaved a sigh of relief with the construction of a suspension bridge across the river. Previously, the residents of Susta had to risk their lives on a wooden boat to cross the Narayani, a country’s major river, or travel through Indian territory during health emergencies or important tasks. With the new bridge now open, the villagers are elated. [...] Susta village lies in ward 5 of Susta Rural Municipality in Nawalparasi West. Nepal and India have a longstanding border dispute in the Susta area after the Narayani river changed its course. The residents in Susta complained that Indian authorities have encroached on Nepali land and the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), the border security force of India, harasses them under various pretexts.