Centre, Bihar to Tackle Infiltration and Fake Currency at Border
CM Samrat Choudhary chairs high-level meeting to strengthen Indo-Nepal border security against infiltration, drug trafficking, and counterfeit currency.
In a decisive move to bolster national security, the Bihar government and the Central government have pledged to work in close coordination to secure the sensitive Indo-Nepal border. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced that a multi-agency approach will be adopted to combat infiltration, the use of forged documents, and the circulation of counterfeit currency in border regions.
Presiding over a high-level review meeting at the 'Samvad' hall in the Chief Minister's Secretariat on Saturday, CM Samrat Choudhary emphasized that protecting India's borders is a supreme responsibility. The meeting, which focused on border management and law and order, saw participation from Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary.
Strengthening Border Management and Intelligence
The Chief Minister highlighted the need for seamless cooperation between the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), the Bihar Police, and various central agencies. To ensure no illegal activity goes unnoticed, he called for a strengthened intelligence network and proactive information-sharing among all stakeholders.
Key directives issued during the meeting include:
- Enhanced Vigilance: Constant monitoring of infiltration attempts, the movement of forged documents, and drug trafficking.
- Counterfeit Currency Control: Ensuring border banks are equipped with necessary detection machinery and identifying suspicious financial transactions or fake bank accounts.
- Regular Coordination: Mandating monthly meetings between District Magistrates, local police, and central security agencies in border districts.
Combatting Narcotics and Unregulated Sites
Aligning with the Central Government's 'Nasha Mukt Bharat 2029' mission, the Chief Minister demanded strict action against drug trafficking to prevent narcotics from entering the country through border routes. He also noted the importance of identifying unregistered religious sites in these areas and taking appropriate legal action.
Beyond security, the Chief Minister touched upon social development, stating that better educational facilities must be provided to communities living in border areas to ensure holistic growth.
High-Level Attendance
The meeting involved a comprehensive gathering of top officials, including Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit, Director General of Police Preeta Verma, and DGP Special Branch Kundan Krishnan. Various department secretaries and senior police officers were present, while District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police from border districts joined the discussions via video conferencing to ensure ground-level implementation of these security protocols.