By Admin 
Union Home Minister Amit Shah came to Bihar last Wednesday (February 25, 2026) on a three-day Seemanchal visit. Today (Friday) was the third and last day. On this occasion, he held a high level meeting in Purnia on issues related to India-Nepal border. This meeting took place in a hotel located at Zero Mile. During this, a detailed review was conducted regarding the security of border districts, prevention of infiltration and intelligence coordination.
Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai, state DGP, IG, border range officers, DSP of 12 districts, DM-SP of border districts including Purnia, Araria, Katihar and Kishanganj and other senior administrative and police officers attended the meeting. There was a detailed discussion regarding monitoring, management and coordination of the approximately 700 km long India-Nepal international border.
What was decided in the meeting?
Based on the reports of security agencies, a new strategy was decided for effective control of suspicious activities, illegal infiltration and smuggling in the border areas. Emphasis was laid on increasing technical surveillance on the border, strengthening the intelligence system and further strengthening inter-agency coordination.
The area of ​​Seemanchal is adjacent to the Nepal and Bangladesh border. In the meeting, considering this entire belt as sensitive, instructions were given to further strengthen the security system. It was agreed to activate border police stations, better coordination between SSB and local police and conduct regular joint operations.
In the meeting, many important issues related to the border districts were reviewed and future strategy was agreed upon. According to sources, some concrete administrative and technical steps regarding border management may be announced soon.
The entire city remained on high alert
Purnia city was put on high alert regarding this meeting. Police forces were deployed at every nook and corner from the hotel to Zero Mile. Health department team, ambulance and trauma support unit were also kept in alert mode. After three-day stay in Seemanchal, the Home Minister left for Delhi in the evening.
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