10 B’desh nationals returned to holding centre after border standoff
The group had been sheltering in the open near the zero line in the Berubari after efforts to facilitate their return to Bangladesh ran into difficulties.
The group had been sheltering in the open near the zero line in the Berubari after efforts to facilitate their return to Bangladesh ran into difficulties.
As Bengal pushes ahead with BSF fencing projects, former IAF chief Arup Raha argues that intelligence gathering and policing remain the most effective tools against infiltration.
A dozen Bangladeshi nationals were sent to two newly set up holding centres in West Bengal till Monday allegedly for entering the country without valid documents.
Border fencing work has started in Bengal’s Phansidewa area after the state government transferred 27 kilometres of land to the BSF for security infrastructure.
District administrations across border areas have started coordination meetings with the Border Security Force (BSF) and land acquisition authorities to expedite the process of acquiring land for border fencing, in line with directions issued by Chief Minister.
The joint operation led to the recovery of 2.1 kg of heroin, 21 sophisticated pistols, and ammunition, state Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said here on Thursday.
77th Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path on Monday presented a meticulously choreographed and operationally realistic display of India’s military strength, technological transformation and jointmanship, with the defence forces showcasing its mounted, mechanised and marching contingents.
During the programme, appointment letters were distributed to 109 selected candidates for recruitment in ITBP, CISF, BSF, SBI, GAIL, and other Central government organizations. The Minister congratulated all the selected candidates and wished them a bright and successful future.
“ I am Indian.” These were the last words of Anjel Chakma, an MBA student from Tripura and the son of a BSF head constable, as he was bullied with xenophobic slurs before being fatally stabbed by six youngsters in Dehradun.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has substantially raised the reservation for former Agniveers in the recruitment of constables in the Border Security Force, increasing it from 10 per cent to 50 per cent, as per a notification published in the Gazette.
