India and Nepal on Friday launched a joint operation along their shared border to track suspected Pakistani terrorists reportedly present in Nepalese territory, India Today reported.
The joint patrol involved India’s Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Nepal’s Armed Police Force (APF), with searches concentrated in the dense forests of the no-man’s land between the two nations.
The two countries share an open and porous 1,751-km border, making security coordination vital. The latest operation follows intelligence inputs suggesting the presence of suspicious elements across the frontier.
“We are working closely with Nepali forces in the fight against terrorism. Monthly coordination meetings and active intelligence sharing help identify threats,” said SSB Commandant Ganga Singh.
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Focus area: Forested zones near Nepalgunj, linked to a markaz (Islamic centre) reportedly attended by visiting Pakistanis.
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SSB maintains 24×7 vigilance from watch towers, with troops equipped with INSAS rifles and crisis response readiness.
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Singh confirmed, “If anything suspicious happens, Nepal’s security forces immediately inform us.”
This joint effort highlights growing Indo-Nepal cooperation on counterterrorism, with both nations emphasizing swift coordination and proactive intelligence sharing to combat transnational threats.
