Armed Police Force Nepal and Indian SSB discuss cross-border crime control
Summary
The Armed Police Force Nepal and India’s Seema Surakshya Bal have begun a bilateral meeting in Kathmandu to strengthen border security, curb cross-border crime, and improve coordination along the open border. The talks cover human trafficking, drug smuggling, border pillars, disaster response, and the use of technology in border management.
Key Points
- The Armed Police Force Nepal and India’s SSB have started the 10th bilateral coordination meeting in Kathmandu to discuss border security and management.
- The agenda includes curbing human trafficking, drug smuggling, illegal weapons smuggling, and other cross-border crimes, along with protecting border pillars and removing encroachments.
- Both sides also plan to discuss better information sharing, disaster preparedness, technology use, and additional help desks at border crossings.
- The Nepali delegation is led by Inspector General Narayan Datta Paudel, while the Indian delegation is led by SSB Director General Sanjay Singhal.
