Turmoil starting from Bangladesh has started reaching the Indian border…Which borders are guarded and where is the danger?
The political turmoil in Bangladesh has added to India's worries. The chaos in the neighboring country has started reaching the Indian border. Many people from Bangladesh are planning to come to India. They tried to infiltrate across the border into West Bengal on Wednesday but were intercepted by the Border Security Force (BSF). Considering the intention of the Bangladeshi people, the BSF is on high alert and has beefed up security along the border. India and Bangladesh share a border of 4,96 km. States like West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram share their borders with Bangladesh. After the current situation in Bangladesh, these areas have become more sensitive. Security agencies are also aware of this, so many restrictions have been imposed in these areas. Which borders are protected and endangered in Mizoram's Langthalai district near India's border with Bangladesh and Myanmar? A strict restriction has been imposed on the movement of people within a radius of 3 km from the border from 6 pm to 6 am. Any person who violates the order will face statutory punishment under Section 223 of the Indian Judiciary Act, 2023. This order will remain in force for the next 2 months. India's border with Bangladesh stretches for 318 kilometers in three districts of Mizoram: Langdalai, Mamit and Lungle. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Vishwa Sharma said that the situation in Bangladesh is a matter of concern for the northeastern states. He expressed apprehension that the neighboring country could once again become a hub of militancy and people from there could enter the region (north-east) illegally. Officials inspect border arrangements (Photo-PTI) Security beefed up in Tripura Apart from Mizoram and Assam, security has been beefed up in Tripura. Border Security Force (BSF) Director General Taljit Singh Chaudhary on Wednesday reviewed the arrangements along the Tripura-Bangladesh border. Following the unrest in Bangladesh, the BSF has increased its surveillance along the 856-km border in the state to thwart attempts at illegal entry from across the border. Alert in Bihar: An alert has also been issued in Motihari, Bihar. Police and SSP officials are also on high alert. As Motihari is adjacent to the Nepalese border, there is a possibility of Bangladeshi infiltration from there. In such a situation, the Bihar Police Headquarters has advised to be alert in the border districts. The police and SSP have been alerted and asked to keep a 24-hour vigil. Also, increased vigilance has been issued in Katihar bordering Bengal and Kishanganj in Seemanchal. Tight surveillance in Odisha The Odisha government has stepped up surveillance along its 480-km coastline to prevent the influx of people from Bangladesh. This state is located about 200 kilometers from the coast of Bangladesh. People from Bangladesh entered Odisha (illegally) in small boats. Additional Director of Police (Law and Order) Sanjay Kumar said that according to reports received from various media, during the unrest in Bangladesh, several criminals were released from jail. He said the priority was to stop such people from entering India. We have put our 18 maritime police stations on high alert, the official said. The ADG has opened the Coast Guard Control Room and deployed all personnel, boats and other equipment at strategic locations of the government.