India calls for sharing intelligence with Nepal

"Maoists are not only the problem of Nepal, but they also pose a threat to India as well," Indian Ambassador to Nepal Shyam Saran said at an interaction programme in Kathmandu on Saturday.

He said effective intelligence cooperation between Nepal and India is essential in order to track the top Maoist leaders, including Baburam Bhattarai and Prachanda, if they are hiding in India.

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"We have clear evidences which suggest there are links between Nepalese Maoist outfits and the Indian terrorist groups like MCC and the People's War Group," he said, adding, it is difficult for Indian security personnel to keep track on the Maoist movement due to its open border and presence of hundreds of thousands of Nepalese in India.

Denying a report that Indian is providing shelter to Nepalese Maoists, he said India has been providing military hardware and training to the Royal Nepalese Army as India viewed the Maoists in Nepal as a common threat.

He said Nepal has to solve its internal problem by itself, but the solution should be sought within the parameter of constitutional monarchy and multi-party democracy.

On alleged human rights violations by security forces in Nepal, he said Nepal has committed herself to protecting human rights and they are confident on Nepal's commitment.