LAKHIMPUR KHERI (UP), Jan 9: An India–Nepal Border District Coordination Committee (BDCC) meeting was held in Nepal’s Kailali district to strengthen peace, security and administrative coordination along the international border in view of the upcoming elections in the neighbouring country, officials said on Friday.
According to a press communiqué issued by the Lakhimpur Kheri district administration, the Indian delegation was led by District Magistrate Durga Shakti Nagpal and included Additional District Magistrate Narendra Bahadur Singh, Additional Superintendent of Police Pawan Gautam, sub-divisional magistrates of Pallia and Nighasan tehsils, and senior officials of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). The meeting took place on Thursday.
During the interaction, the Kheri District Magistrate assured the chief district officers (CDOs) of Nepal’s Kailali and Kanchanpur districts of full cooperation from the Indian side during the election process. She highlighted the deep-rooted historical, cultural and familial ties between India and Nepal, and said the district administration, SSB and police would extend all necessary assistance to ensure the smooth and peaceful conduct of the polls. (Agencies)
