India has beefed up security along the Nepal-India borders in the eastern region following a Maoist attack at the international immigration check-post in Kakadbhitta, Jhapa, on Friday.

Indian security agencies stationed in the bordering areas have been put on a high alert, Indian media reports said.

Both the civil police and the paramilitary forces like the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) have stepped up vigil along the international border connecting Nepal with the Darjeeling district in West Belgal and the neighbouring state of Sikkim.

The Darjeeling District Police has asked the police stations in the bordering areas to remain on high alert and keep close eye on the events along the border areas.

Markets and other institutions in Jhapa district were shut on Saturday as a result of the Maoist raid in Kakarvitta Friday afternoon. Security forces with reinforcement have been deployed in the town to thwart any further attack, reports from Jhapa said.