Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha convened a high-level border security meeting at his residence today, bringing together security chiefs and intelligence officials to discuss measures to strengthen surveillance along the India-Bangladesh border. The confidential meeting, which lasted over an hour, included senior leadership from the Border Security Force (BSF), Assam Rifles, and various intelligence agencies.
During the meeting, Chief Minister Saha emphasized the importance of increased vigilance to combat cross-border crimes and maintain law and order in border areas. Sources indicate that authorities are planning to implement enhanced surveillance measures and coordinated operations in high-risk zones in the near future.
This meeting in Tripura comes at a time when neighboring Meghalaya has also ramped up security measures along its border with Bangladesh. On May 8, night curfews were imposed in approximately 40 kilometers of unfenced border areas in Meghalaya to prevent infiltration and smuggling.
In West Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya, a curfew from 8 pm to 6 am has been put in place, extending 200 meters from the Zero Line (International Border). The curfew prohibits unauthorized movement across the border, unauthorised processions, gatherings of five or more people, and carrying arms or potential weapons near the border.
Of the 444-kilometer-long Meghalaya-Bangladesh border, over 40 kilometers remain unfenced, posing specific security challenges for authorities. The measures taken in both Tripura and Meghalaya reflect the government’s commitment to enhancing border security and preventing illegal activities along the India-Bangladesh border.
