Sashastra Seema Bal Detains Nepal Prison Escapees Along the Open India-Nepal Border
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has apprehended 63 individuals who escaped from prisons in Nepal and attempted to cross into India. The detentions occurred along the borders of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal. Some detainees claimed to be Indian nationals, but lack documentation to prove their identity. India and Nepal share a 1,751-km open border where residents can cross without visas or passports using valid government IDs. The SSB is working with the Armed Forces of Nepal (APF) to identify and return the escapees, highlighting the security challenges of managing porous international borders.
Key Points
- The SSB is the CAPF responsible for guarding the borders with Nepal and Bhutan.
- India and Nepal maintain an 'open border' policy, allowing movement based on simple identity documents.
- The recent crisis in Nepal led to a prison break, prompting heightened vigilance by the SSB.
- The incident underscores the security challenges associated with managing porous international borders.
Exam Facts
- SSB guards the 1,751-km border with Nepal and the 699-km border with Bhutan.
- Counterpart force in Nepal: Armed Forces of Nepal (APF).
- Number of escapees detained: 63.
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