SAARC broader alliance essential to thwart terrorism

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KATHMANDU, Aug. 28: Minister for Physical Planning and Works Chiranjibi Wagle who is looking after the portfolios held by the Prime Minister has said that there is in need of a broader alliance and co-operation among police organisations to thwart terrorism which is extending its roots and branches not only in the Asian continent but throughout the world.

Inaugurating the third conference of police chiefs of SAARC member countries in the capital today, Minister Wagle said exchange of information among SAARC member countries is a must to quell terrorist activities.

Emphasising effective implementation of conventions on terrorism and drugs and human trafficking control endorsed by the third SAARC Summit, he said police organisations of the South Asia region have a catalytic role to play to arrest narcotic drugs and human trafficking.

His Majesty's Government has mobilised security forces in Nepal to subdue the Maoist terrorists, Minister Wagle said, adding that SAARC member countries should increase mutual co-operation in order to end terrorist activities in the region.

General secretary of the SAARC Secretariat Q. A. M. A. Rahim emphasised the need of allied action among police organisations of SAARC member countries to prevent and control criminal activities like terrorism and drugs and human trafficking.

He also hoped that the conference would come to productive conclusions in relation to defeating organised crime and other offences in South Asia.

Inspector General of Police Pradeep Shumsher J. B. R. said that the conference would chart out a worthwhile new course of action for the implementation of laws on terrorism control and security.
Additional IGP Govinda Prasad Thapa also expressed his views at the inaugural function.

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