Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether talks have been held with the Government of Bangladesh regarding anti-India activities elements in that country;
(b) if so, the details and the outcome thereof; and
(c) the other steps proposed to be taken by the Government to check the said activities?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SMT. PRENEET KAUR)

(a) to (c) Security related issues, including the reported presence of Indian Insurgent Groups in Bangladesh, has been periodically taken up with the Government of Bangladesh at various levels. During the visit of the Minister of External Affairs to Bangladesh from July 06-08, 2011, both sides inter alia discussed cooperation on security related matters. The Government of Bangladesh assured that its territory would not be allowed to be used for activities inimical to India’s interests. Security related issues, including the activities of the Indian Insurgent Groups (IIGs), their camps/hideouts, measures to check smuggling of arms/ammunitions and fake currency notes, were also discussed during Home Minister level talks between India and Bangladesh held in Dhaka on July 30, 2011. A Coordinated Border Management Plan to synergize the efforts of both the Border Guarding Forces for more effective control over cross-border illegal activities and crimes along the India-Bangladesh border was also signed during the visit of the Home Minister.

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