Nov 28, 2015- Nepali and Indian security officials have instituted a court of inquiry into the Bhantabari incident in which Indian security forces had opened fire on Nepal citizens on Wednesday.
Four Nepalis were injured when Indian Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel fired ‘indiscriminately’ at Nepali citizens in Haripur-7 of Bhantabari in Sunsari on Wednesday. Chief District Officer Rabilal Panth said a court of inquiry was instituted on Friday in the presence of Arun Kumar Singh, Inspector General of Police, Patna Headquarters of Indian SSB.
Chief of District Police and officials of the Armed Police Force and National Investigation Department also participated in the joint meeting held at Indian SSB 45-Battalion in Birpur.
CDO Panth said the Indian authorities have assured that no such incident would be repeated in the Nepali territory in future. “IGP Singh expressed his sorrow over the incident,” said Panth, adding that they have agreed to maintain peace and safe environment in the border areas.
Indian security forces have agreed to coordinate with their Nepali counterparts to control smuggling and unlawful activities at border points, Panth said. Police on Thursday had secured three bullet shells of Insas rifle from the incident site.
A day after the incident, the government on Thursday drew the attention of the government of India, saying that the firing took place on Nepali soil in which four Nepalis were injured. The government has also requested the Indian side an early investigation and strong action against those involved.
Naresh Yadav, Manoj Yadav, Ashok Yadav and Saroj Yadav were injured in the firing.
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