Police said the complainant, 68-year-old Murali Mohan Narsipuram, an international arbitrator, reported that the incident took place around 8 pm on Monday.
Several planes bound for Kathmandu were put on hold while officials were investigating and attempting to clear the only runway available at the airport.
India defends the use of the Lipulekh Pass for the 2026 pilgrimage season, calling Nepal’s sovereign claims over the Himalayan corridor historically unfounded.
Kathmandu claims the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route violates its sovereignty; urges New Delhi and Beijing to resolve the Kalapani territorial dispute via dialogue.
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