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In the wake of the escalating tensions over border issues with neghbouring countries, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the international borders with Bangladesh and Pakistan will be sealed as soon as possible.
"We have decided to seal the international borders with Bangladesh and Pakistan as soon as possible," the Union minister said while taking part in the passing out parade of the Border Security Force (BSF) at Tekanpur in Gwalior district of Madhya Pradesh.
"The BSF has changed the rules of engagement at international borders. Now the BSF is a known entity even in neighbouring countries," he said.
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"The BSF is discharging its responsibilities in protecting the nation's borders properly. That's why, the trust and belief of the people towards the BSF have increased," he added.
Responding to a question by the media after the parade function, Rajnath said: "The borders would be sealed. Fencing would be done wherever it's possible and in case it's not, technology would be brought into application."
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