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Bhangar blast case: NIA declares ex-TMC MLA Saokat Molla absconding, shares details with BSF

The NIA has declared former TMC MLA Saokat Molla absconding in the Bhangar blast case. Extensive searches are underway to locate him. Molla, the ex-MLA from Canning Purba, is believed to be in hiding. All his mobile phones are switched off. The NIA has alerted all agencies to prevent him…

The Economic Times

West Bengal hands over 32 acres to BSF for Bangladesh border fencing

The West Bengal government has transferred over 31 acres to the Border Security Force for fencing along the India-Bangladesh border. This move addresses a long-standing issue. Land has also been approved for permanent border outposts in several districts. Additionally, 20 acres in Jalpaiguri will be transferred to the forest department…

The Economic Times

India-Bangladesh border talks in Delhi next week; 1st after new BNP government

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Amit Shah outlines four-pillar border grid, pitches for new 'territorial security'

India is set to introduce a new 'territorial security' concept. A quadrangular security grid will be established, involving the public, civil administration, local police, and military alongside the BSF. Advanced technology like drones and radars will fortify borders. This initiative aims to create a robust security system, deterring any attempts…

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Govt mulling expansion of BSF's operational mandate: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced plans to expand the Border Security Force's (BSF) role, under which a new 'territorial security' concept will be introduced to enhance border protection. Work on securing vulnerable areas along the Pakistan border is nearing completion. The government is investing significantly in advanced technology and…

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West Bengal handed over 142.8 acres to BSF for fencing India-Bangladesh border: CM Suvendu

West Bengal has transferred 142.79 acres to the Border Security Force. This land will be used for new outposts and barbed-wire fencing along the India-Bangladesh border. The move is part of a larger plan to secure the state's extensive border. This initiative aims to strengthen security measures and combat illegal…

The Economic Times

Hundreds try to flee West Bengal as anti-infiltration drive triggers 'reverse exodus'

Suspected illegal immigrants are gathering at the Hakimpur border in West Bengal seeking to return to Bangladesh. This follows the state's new BJP government's announcement of a "detect, delete and deport" policy. Holding centres are being set up across districts for apprehended foreigners. The move revives scenes from last winter's…

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BSF boosted morale of people living in frontier districts during Operation Sindoor: Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the Border Security Force's performance during Operation Sindoor. He paid tribute to fallen personnel and inaugurated women's barracks. Shah emphasized the need for improved border infrastructure, including roads and fencing. He also stressed vigilance against infiltration and the importance of coordination with state police.…

The Economic Times

Amit Shah to undertake multi-state border tour to review security preparedness

Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins a multi-state tour of India's border regions. He will visit Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tripura, and West Bengal. The visits aim to review security and improve coordination among agencies. Shah will interact with border forces and assess operational challenges. This initiative strengthens India's border management and…

The Economic Times

Bengal asks districts to build ‘holding centres’ for illegal foreigners as anti-infiltration drive gathers pace

West Bengal is setting up holding centers for suspected illegal foreigners and foreign prisoners. This move institutionalizes the state's 'detect, delete and deport' policy. District administrations will manage these centers for individuals awaiting repatriation. The initiative follows a tougher anti-infiltration framework announced by the Chief Minister.

The Economic Times

India to launch 'smart border' project along Pakistan, Bangladesh borders to curb infiltration: Amit Shah

India will soon launch a 'smart border' project to secure its 6,000 km frontiers with Pakistan and Bangladesh. Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated the initiative will use technology like drones and radars to create impenetrable borders. This move aims to defeat conspiracies to change the demography of border areas.…

The Economic Times

Fencing work begins along India-Bangladesh border in Bengal after BSF gets 27-km land parcel

Fencing work has begun along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Phansidewa area of Siliguri subdivision after the West Bengal government handed over 27 kilometres of land to the Border Security Force (BSF), marking a key step toward strengthening border security in the region.

The Economic Times

Don't take Bangladeshi infiltrators to courts, send them to BSF instead: Suvendu to Bengal police

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has introduced a new policy. Detained Bangladeshi infiltrators will now be directly handed over to the Border Security Force for deportation. This bypasses the court system. The Chief Minister also reviewed civic infrastructure and development plans for Howrah city. He expressed hope for completing…

The Economic Times

Bengal government hands over land to BSF for border fencing; CM Suvendu Adhikari vows crackdown on infiltrators

Addressing a BSF land transfer meeting, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the process marked the beginning of a larger initiative to improve border security in the state.

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West Bengal committed to handover land to BSF within 45 days for border fencing: Minister

West Bengal minister Ashok Kirtania assured land handover to BSF within 45 days for border fencing. While progress is satisfactory in North 24 Parganas, resistance in Basirhat's fencing areas requires resolution within a week. The state government aims to complete the fencing of the India-Bangladesh border, with approximately 569 km…

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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari sworn-in as MLA in Legislative Assembly

Suvendu Adhikari took oath as West Bengal Chief Minister following a significant BJP win. He bowed to the assembly steps before entering. The new government's first cabinet meeting resolved to transfer land to the Border Security Force for fencing the India-Bangladesh border. This move aims to address illegal infiltration. The…

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India mulls deploying crocodiles at border to stop illegal migration

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India considers releasing crocodiles and venomous snakes along eastern border with Bangladesh

India shares a 4,096km border with Bangladesh, large parts of which cross marshy or riverine terrain

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Humour Meets Patriotism: BSF Jawan’s Playful Act Steals the Show at Wagah-Attari Border

The Wagah-Attari border ceremony, known for its electrifying energy, powerful high kicks, and intense displays of patriotism, has long captivated audiences on both sides of the border. Every evening, Indian Border Security Force (BSF) jawans and Pakistan Rangers engage in a synchronized show of strength, discipline, and national pride that…

Newslaundry

Cadre vs deputation: The quiet legislative move to keep CAPF leadership an IPS-only club

A quiet administrative proposal has, almost unexpectedly, reopened one of the more delicate questions in India’s security architecture. At the centre of it is the long-standing arrangement under which officers of the Indian Police Service (IPS) occupy senior leadership positions within the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), and whether that…

The Conversation

Banks retreat from climate change commitments – but it’s business more than politics

Another business-led effort to fight climate change is unraveling.

The Independent UK

India is targeting Bengali-speaking Muslims for expulsion to Bangladesh, Human Rights Watch warns

Rights group says expulsions show ‘disregard for due process rights, domestic guarantees and international human rights standards’

Al Jazeera

‘Foreigners for both nations’: India pushing Muslims ‘back’ to Bangladesh

Hundreds taken to Bangladesh border at gunpoint in a crackdown by Assam, as some other BJP-ruled states follow suit.

The Guardian - UK

India illegally deporting Muslim citizens at gunpoint to Bangladesh, say rights groups

There are fears the crackdown against ‘outsiders’ is driving widespread persecution as expelled Indians are returned by Bangladesh border guards

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