With increasing unrest and violence in Bangladesh, there are concerns about a potential rise in Bangladeshi infiltration. In response to these concerns, the BSF is implementing stricter border security measures.
Since Sheikh Hasina's fall, persecution of minorities has increased in Bangladesh. Many are trying to flee to this country. BSF is taking strict measures at the border.
In the last four months, the number of infiltrations has almost doubled in North Bengal alone, BSF claims. BSF is getting stricter to prevent infiltration.
Security measures have been tightened at the border to prevent infiltration. Fencing has been installed where it was missing.
Surveillance has been increased at the border, especially in North Bengal, to prevent Bangladeshi infiltrators. The number of troops has also been increased.
BSF is deployed to secure the approximately 1937 km Indo-Bangladesh border under 8 districts of North Bengal.
In addition to deploying additional troops, surveillance is being conducted using thermal cameras, night vision cameras, CCTV cameras, and drones. Biometric machines have been installed at border crossing points.
A press conference was held by the BSF on Monday. It was stated that all necessary steps are being taken to increase border surveillance.
On Monday, the Siliguri Frontier BSF claimed that the complications surrounding the Teen Bigha Corridor have been resolved.
The BSF has stated that the number of infiltrations has increased since August, mostly Bangladeshi minorities. The state government is cooperating to secure the border.
This year, 194 Bangladeshis and 197 Indians were caught illegally crossing the border. There were also three Rohingya and three other infiltrators. The total number is 397.
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