India and Nepal Agree to Modernize Border Security

The Armed Police Force of Nepal and India's Sashastra Seema Bal concluded their 10th coordination meeting in Kathmandu on October 30, 2026, resulting in a formal agreement to modernize border security. Led by Inspector General Narayan Dutta Paudel and Director General Sanjaya Singhal, the two-day summit focused on combating cross-border crimes, including human trafficking, drug smuggling, and the circulation of counterfeit currency.

To enhance operational capabilities, the two agencies committed to deploying modern surveillance technology such as drones, CCTV cameras, and baggage scanners. They also agreed to implement an immediate information exchange mechanism and tighten document verification to prevent unauthorized entry by third-country nationals. The agreement includes the removal of unauthorized structures in no-man's-land and the maintenance of border pillars.

Beyond security, the delegations planned a joint swift-water rescue exercise at Kurintar and expanded training exchanges to counter misinformation. The officials also discussed coordinating responses to cross-border epidemics and disasters. The two nations provisionally scheduled the 11th coordination meeting for 2027 in New Delhi.