Special security plan for Indian President Visit

<p>A special security plan has been prepared for the forthcoming state visit by Indian President, Pranab Mukherjee, from November 2 to 4. <br><br>Home Ministry's Spokesperson, Bal Krishna Panthi, said all necessary security preparations have been completed for the Indian President's visit.</p><p>The extensive security plan spans President Mukherjee's arrival and departure, to the hotel where he will be accommodated and to the programme venues.</p><p>The authorities have started stricter monitoring at the Nepal – India border and checking of the passengers travelling to the Kathmandu Valley at prime entrance points. <br><br>The security circle will include Nepal Army, Armed Police Force (APF) and Nepal Police while National Investigation Department (NID) will also be mobilized during the visit.</p><p>Special security sensitivity is being adopted for the visiting Indian President in view of the soured India – Pakistan relations and open Nepal-India border. <br></p>