Extensive operations are underway along the entire Indo-Bangladesh border to prevent illegal entry and smuggling activities amid the unrest in the neighbouring country, Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya frontier said today.
While security measures has been tightened along the 444 km stretch India-Bangladesh border, Inspector General BSF Meghalaya Harbax Singh Dhillon said that all land customs stations and integrated check posts on the international border of Meghalaya are on high alert and civilian movement has been restricted.
The BSF will ensure effective border domination and management as troops and field commanders are fully aware and vigilant about ongoing developments.
“The situation across the international border is being closely monitored to address any unforeseen circumstances. Senior officers and commandants have been deployed at the border and instructed to remain in mission mode,” Dhillon said.
“The civil administration and local police in collaboration with the BSF have enhanced vigilance and instructed villagers to remain extra alert,” the BSF said.
Meanwhile, respective district magistrates have issued order under Section 163 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and imposed curfew from 6 pm to 6 am up to 200 metres from the zero line of the Indo-Bangladesh border.
