Kishanganj: Union home minister Amit Shah arrived in Kishanganj on Wednesday evening to begin a three-day tour of border districts aimed at strengthening security along the India–Nepal frontier. He was received at the airport by deputy chief minister Samrat Choudhary, minister of state for home affairs Nityanand Rai, and state minister Dilip Jaiswal.
Soon after his arrival, Shah attended a high-level review meeting at the Menchi auditorium, where he interacted with district administrators and senior officers from central security agencies, including the Sashastra Seema Bal and the Border Security Force. Discussions centred on enhancing monitoring systems along the international border and addressing region-specific security challenges.
The visit, scheduled from February 25 to 27, focuses on the districts of Kishanganj, Araria, and Purnia, all considered strategically sensitive due to their proximity to Nepal. Officials reviewed concerns related to cross-border activities, infiltration risks and the need to strengthen surveillance infrastructure across vulnerable stretches.
Shah is also expected to participate in the government’s Vibrant Village programme during the visit. After landing in Purnia, he travelled to Kishanganj by helicopter and held a prolonged meeting with senior officials at the district collectorate to assess administrative preparedness and coordination between local authorities and central agencies.
Later in the evening, the home minister is scheduled to hold consultations with party leaders at Dilip Jaiswal’s residence, with discussions likely to extend into the night. Political deliberations are expected to include organisational strategy and regional electoral considerations, particularly in neighbouring West Bengal.
Officials said the security review emphasised improved intelligence sharing, the use of technology-driven surveillance and tighter coordination between central forces and state administration. On Thursday, Shah is expected to travel to Araria and review security arrangements in Purnia and other border areas as part of a broader assessment of border management and internal security preparedness.
