The efficiency of the Border Security Force (BSF) in providing security to border residents along the Indo-Bangla in Meghalaya came under the scanner of the Assembly as the house discussed the recent murder of a man by Bangladeshi intruders in East Jaintia Hills recently.
Moving a call attention motion, Sutnga Saipung MLA Santa Mary Shylla gave an account of recent brutal incident at Lumsoki village and said that the attack raised serious concerns and that a sense of fear prevails among border residents.
Shylla questioned what the BSF was doing if it cannot protect Indian citizens and said that such “negligence” is unacceptable.
Lamenting that the BSF cannot fully provide security to the border populace, she added that incidents of threats by Bangladeshi intruders are becoming frequent.
Replying to the concerns, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, who holds the Home portfolio, said that a criminal case has been registered at Lumshnong police station.
He admitted that such incidents have occurred due to the porous international boundary and absence of fencing while adding that diplomatic efforts are also required to resolve issues relating to the border.
Informing that the East Jaintia Hills Superintendent of Police has taken up the matter with the BSF and details of a flag meeting are awaited, he said that 13 police stations and 19 anti-infiltration units have been set up along the Indo-Bangla border
According to Tynsong, police are also conducting joint patrolling and operations with the BSF and a coordination committee has been constituted consisting of the BSF, local leaders, etc to ensure peace along the border.
