Nepal, India security officials discuss measures to curb border crimes

Security officials from Nepal and India have committed to enhancing joint patrols and information exchange to effectively curb cross-border criminal activities. This agreement emerged from a Nepal-India Security Officers’ Coordination Meeting held in Jaleshwar, Mahottari, on Saturday.

The primary focus of the discussions was on implementing measures to control various forms of trafficking, including arms, drugs, and humans, along the shared border. Officials also addressed the security and maintenance of border posts, recognizing their importance in border management.

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Officials from both countries discussed measures to control cross-border crimes, including arms and drug trafficking and human trafficking. The meeting also discussed the security and maintenance of border posts.

Mahottari Assistant Chief District Officer Sanjay Kumar Pokharel stated that both sides emphasized the need for increased coordination and cooperation between their respective security agencies. The scope of joint border patrols is set to be expanded as part of these efforts.

Key participants included Mahottari Chief District Officer Indra Dev Yadav, Sarlahi Chief District Officer Bijayraj Subedi, and Rautahat Chief District Officer Dinesh Sagar from the Nepali side. Representing India were Sitamarhi District Magistrate Tanay Sultania, Superintendent of Police Amit Ranjan, and other security officials.

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Officials agreed to expand the scope of joint border patrols and stressed the need for greater coordination and cooperation between security agencies of the two countries.