Pushpita Das replies: Like all international borders that India shares with its neighbours, its border with Nepal is also vulnerable to cross-border movement of terrorists and criminals, smuggling of consumer items, and trafficking of fake Indian currency notes, drugs and narcotics, country made weapons, etc. Recognising these threats, the Government of India has implemented suitable measures to strengthen the security along the India-Nepal border.
Oli’s India visit: Resetting bilateral relations for mutual benefit
The purposes of the visit have been achieved and a new phase of relationship has begun with India acknowledging Nepal as an ‘equal partner’.