Last Updated on 11/08/2024 by wccexam Desk
BSF jawans have arrested two smugglers in a special operation on the international border and seized cattle and bottles of Phensedyl in the last 24 hours during Operation Alert in West Bengal. Apart from this, in other operations, 11 Bangladeshi citizens have been caught on the border while infiltrating into India.
7 people arrested from Meghalaya border
Two people each have been caught from the West Bengal and Tripura border and seven from the Meghalaya border. They are being questioned and will be handed over to the police for further legal action. After the violence of August 5 in Bangladesh, many people are trying to cross the border and enter India.
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In order to strengthen border security along the International Border on 10th August and in view of the upcoming Independence Day on 15th August, an Operational Conference was held at HQ SPL DG (EC) BSF, Kolkata under the chairmanship of ADG, BSF, Eastern Command with Inspectors General of all Frontiers.
Border Guard will continue to cooperate with Bangladesh
Detailed discussions were held to further enhance border control, security and management. In addition, it was decided to continue cooperation with counterpart Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). Similarly, coordination with border district officials and sister agencies like police, customs, etc. was also discussed and strategies were prepared to enhance border management.
After the violence in Bangladesh, BSF DG Daljit Chaudhary reached the border and talked to various officials and local people living on the border. Since the crisis started in Bangladesh, all the borders with the neighboring country have been put on high alert.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)