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The intelligence agencies have asked the police and security forces to maintain heightened vigilance for an extended period along the Indo-Nepal border
Security checking underway in wake of violent protests that erupted in Kathmandu, near the India-Nepal border, in Bihar’s Raxaul on September 10. (Image: PTI)
Soon after one of the largest jailbreaks in South Asia’s recent history, in which more than 13,700 prisoners escaped during the ‘Generation Z’ protests in Nepal, Indian central intelligence agencies have issued a fresh alert.
The intelligence agencies have asked the police and security forces to maintain heightened vigilance for an extended period along the Indo-Nepal border, raising serious security concerns in the region, with terror operatives, drug traffickers and other criminal elements trying to enter India.
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According to a senior government official, among those attempting to cross into India are terror suspects linked to Pakistan-based outfits, drug traffickers, kidnappers, and contract killers, many of whom were active along the Indo-Nepal border. So far, the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has managed to nab 72 jailbreak suspects.
Sources said these fugitives already have local connections inside India, which may help them find shelter. While some escapees have surrendered, officials warned that hardcore crime lords are exploiting Nepal’s instability as an opportunity to flee.
Only a few days before violence erupted in Nepal, Jaish-e-Mohammad linked terror operatives entered the country on tourist visas and reportedly fled to Malaysia. There were reports that they attempted to enter India.
INDIA STEPS UP VIGIL
Following the jailbreak, intelligence agencies have issued alerts to all border states warning that fugitives may attempt to slip through.
Security forces along the Indo-Nepal border, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Uttarakhand, have been instructed to maintain strict surveillance and conduct intensified checks.
A senior security official said the risk goes beyond ordinary criminals. “Some of the escapees have direct links with transnational terror and organised crime networks. They may also attempt to seek support from elements in other countries,” the official said.
EXTENDED WATCH, CROSS-BORDER IMPLICATIONS
Intelligence assessments suggest that many fugitives may not immediately attempt to cross the border. Instead, they could lie low for several weeks, hoping that security measures will weaken with time.
An advisory warns that high-profile escapees are likely to exploit old cross-border routes and local support systems. The porous Indo-Nepal border has long posed challenges for Indian security forces, with both criminal syndicates and terror groups using the open frontier for movement. Officials said the sudden influx of fugitives could destabilise law and order in sensitive districts and lead to a rise in smuggling, extortion, and terror-linked activity.
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With over 15 years of journalistic experience, Ankur Sharma, Associate Editor, specializes in internal security and is tasked with providing comprehensive coverage from the Ministry of Home Affairs, paramilitar…Read More
With over 15 years of journalistic experience, Ankur Sharma, Associate Editor, specializes in internal security and is tasked with providing comprehensive coverage from the Ministry of Home Affairs, paramilitar… Read More
September 16, 2025, 09:00 IST
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