Question : ACTIVITIES OF NEPALI PORTERS

(a) whether the Union Government are aware of over 400 Nepali Porters who were working with the Army during the Kargil war have joined hands with ISI agents;

(b) if so, the details and facts thereof; and

(c) the steps taken by the Union Government to check the activities of Nepali Porters?

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES)

(a) No reports related to Nepali porters, who were employed by the Army during Kargil conflict, having joined hands with ISI agents, have been received by the Government.

(b) & (c) : Do not arise.