KATHMANDU: With regional tensions flaring between India and Pakistan, Nepal’s top security officials convened an emergency meeting on Wednesday at the Ministry of Home Affairs to assess potential spillover effects and bolster national preparedness.
The Central Security Committee held a meeting in response to rising tensions between the two nuclear countries. The meeting was attended by top security officials, including Nepal Army Lieutenant General Nirmal Kumar Thapa, Nepal Police IGP Deepak Thapa, Armed Police Force (APF) IGP Raju Aryal, and National Investigation Department Chief Hutraj Thapa.
According to the Home Ministry, the discussion focused on potential security implications for Nepal and the precautionary measures needed in light of the escalating situation between the neighboring countries.
The Committee decided to enhance surveillance and closely monitor developments, with additional plans to be implemented if necessary.
The Home Minister’s Secretariat also confirmed that the safety of Nepali citizens residing in India and Pakistan was part of the agenda.
In response to the evolving regional security context, the Armed Police Force has ramped up alertness along the Nepal-India border. Joint Spokesperson of the APF, DSP Shailendra Thapa, stated that the force is conducting joint patrols and information-sharing activities in collaboration with India’s Sasastra Seema Bal (SSB).
“Round-the-clock patrolling is ongoing between border outposts (BOPs), and battalion commanders have been instructed to strengthen monitoring and control unauthorized crossings,” said Thapa.
He added that identity checks are being conducted at entry and exit points, with detailed records being maintained. Surveillance has also been heightened in urban areas considered vulnerable, and suspicious locations are under increased scrutiny.
Coordination is ongoing with the Nepal Police, National Investigation Department, local government representatives, and the general public to ensure effective border management and prevent illegal infiltration.
Earlier, a meeting of the National Security Council was held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar, chaired by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
The meeting was attended by Finance Minister Bishnu Poudel, Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, Defense Minister Manvir Rai, Chief Secretary Eknath Aryal, and Chief of Army Staff Ashok Raj Sigdel, among others.
The discussions focused on the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan and their potential implications for Nepal.
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