Trade thru Benapole-Petrapole port suspended for Indian home minister’s visit

Import and export through Benapole-Petrapole land port are suspended from today until October 24 due to Indian Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit. Shah will inaugurate a modern passenger terminal at Petrapole on October 24. Security has been tightened at the border, with BSF and police forces on standby. While trade is halted, passenger movement remains normal. The suspension aims to strengthen security for Shah’s visit. C&F traders report that entry without an identity card is restricted in the area.READ FULL