Even the goods in Sindhuli were expensive, contrary to his expectations. He paid Rs 1,800 for a bundle of corrugated zinc seats when the price was only Rs 600 few months ago."A journey from Kathmandu to Sindhuli on the bus roof was very difficult and I was praying to heavens at every sharp turn the bus took," said Kafley.
"Due to unsafe travel I had planned to do my Dashain shopping in Sindhuli but the prices were much higher than I expected," he added.
Kafley is one of the recent earthquake victims who lost everything he had earned in a lifetime. His house was completely damaged and the zinc sheets were bought to roof over the remaining wreckages he has been rebuilding.
Meanwhile, a local shopkeeper at Sindhuli market area shared that the ongoing blockade has largely affected the flow of daily supplies including essential goods.
"The Indian blockade has now emerged as a huge challenge for us. Goods ordered over a month ago are still stuck on the borders. If this blockade continues, the situation here will turn worse," said the local.
District Police Office is providing security through the highway, but a fuel crisis has forced people and drivers to load passengers in excessive numbers.
Five years ago, in narrow path of BP Highway, Sindhuli one heavily crowded bus met with an accident. Forty-one people lost their lives.
Passengers are returning home full of risk to life and limb. Sindhuli locals have not been able to celebrate Dashain in fear that a joyful moment can any time turn to tearful eyes.
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