The number of freights including fuel tankers entering Nepal from Rupendehi-Belahiya transit route has increased with around 300 goods-laden vehicles coming through until 6 pm Sunday.

A total of 35 diesel tankers, 23 LP Gas bullets, 196 trucks with other essential supplies, 31 pick-up vans, 22 tourist buses and other 59 vehicles entered Nepal as of 6 pm, said Area Police Office, Belahiya. The freights that entered Nepal by Sunday evening did not include tankers carrying petrol.

A total of 250 freights had entered Nepal on Saturday from the transit route, said Chief District Officer Bishnu Prasad Dhakal.

CDO Dhakal said the fuel tankers would start entering Nepal if there were no obstructions by the agitating side at the border. Meanwhile, the Kapilvastu transit point also resumed operation on Sunday, according to the Kapilvastu administration.