Security to be focus of Indo-Nepal home secretary level talks

Security and border management would be the focus of the three day home secretary level talks between India and Nepal that will begin in Kathmandu on Saturday.

Updated on: May 30, 2013, 14:52:30 IST

Hindustan Times | By Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu

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Security and border management would be the focus of the three day home secretary level talks between India and Nepal that will begin in Kathmandu on Saturday.

The Indian delegation would be led by Home Secretary RK Singh and comprise 13 senior officials from home and external affairs ministries and states bordering Nepal.

“While India is committed to capacity building of Nepal security forces, it would also request Nepalese side to address India’s security concerns since we share an open border,” said a release issued by the Indian embassy here.

It added that India would continue to provide assistance to Nepal’s security agencies based on requirements.

During his visit Singh will also call on the Nepal home minister.

In the last home secretary level talks held in New Delhi in January 2012, both sides had agreed on greater cooperation in combating terrorism, arms smuggling, insurgency, smuggling of fake currency, human trafficking and illegal trade of banned drugs.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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