Title: Need to take up the issue of cross border terrorism with the Government of Bhutan.
(JALPAIGURI): The Minister of Home Affairs is perhaps aware that the entire North Bengal in general and Jalpaiguri district in particular, has of late become a den of terrorist activities. Jalpaiguri having borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh has become a safe haven for the militant activities. Kumergram block of Jalpaiguri district adjacent to Kalikhola Sub Division, Samchi district is being used by the terrorist to do the mischief and flee away for the safe haven in Bhutan. Moreover, they have a large number of training camps in Bhutan bordering these places of North Bengal. The hydro electric power project of the Government of India is situated at Kerabari above Kalikhola, and its security in view of this insurgency is at stake. I urge upon the Union Government to take up the matter with the Government of Bhutan for taking steps to demolish the training camps inside Bhutan and deny shelter to the militants.