Question : SAKA BANKS IN NEPAL HELPING ISI



(a) whether the Government is aware that the banks in Nepal are helping ISI of Pakistan in money transactions to terrorists through their banks;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the action taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI SRIPRAKASH JAISWAL)

(a): There are no recent inputs to suggest assistance/facilitation by banks in Nepal to ISI of Pakistan for transactions to terrorists.

(b): Does not arise in view of (a) above.

(c): India and Nepal have bilateral mechanisms to discuss security concerns and keep these under review.