Border Security Force (BSF), Meghalaya frontier Inspector General O.P. Upadhyay has apprised Chief Minister Conrad Sangma of key issues concerning border security, cross-border movement and the need for strengthened coordination between the BSF and state agencies.
The IG attended a meeting chaired by the Chief Minister on Friday where he expressed gratitude for the active support extended by the state administration and police.
During the discussion, the IG BSF updated the Chief Minister on the current security situation along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya and BSF’s efforts to prevent trans-border crimes, smuggling, and illegal infiltration.
The Chief Minister acknowledged BSF’s vital role in safeguarding the international border and ensuring citizen safety. He emphasised the importance of continued collaboration, intelligence sharing, and community engagement to maintain peace and security in border areas.
Additionally, the meeting addressed developmental concerns in border villages and explored ways to enhance coordination among the BSF, state agencies, and local communities.
The IG BSF reaffirmed the force’s commitment to national security and assured full cooperation with the state government in maintaining law and order along the international boundary.
