(a) whether representatives of People`s War Group (PWG) and Pakistani ISI reportedly met in Nepal/Bihar borders in October, 2002;
(b) if so, the details in this regard;
(c) whether extremists violence has been stepped up after that meeting; and
(d) the steps taken by the Government to check their nexus?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (SHRI HARIN PATHAK)
(a): The central Government has no information regarding such meeting.
(b) & (c): Do not arise.
(d): The Central Government has adopted a well coordinated and multi-pronged approach to counter the plans of Pak ISI to establish links with the militant outfits in the country. Special Service Bureau (SSB) has been deployed along Indo-Nepal Border. The left wing extremism affected States bordering Nepal have been sensitized to intensify patrolling in the areas bordering Nepal for checking undesirable activities by the Pak ISI on the Indian side of the border. Steps have also been taken for improving the collection and coordination of intelligence.