Agartala: May 09: Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, security has been significantly tightened along the 1,880-km India-Bangladesh border shared by the northeastern states of Tripura, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Assam. Authorities have taken several precautionary measures to prevent any cross-border infiltration or untoward incidents.
Officials confirmed that vast portions of the border are already fenced, though some vulnerable stretches remain exposed. In light of the situation, night curfews have been imposed in several border areas, and additional state security forces have been deployed to guard villages close to the international boundary.
In Tripura, which shares an 856-km border with Bangladesh, Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha chaired a high-level meeting with top security, intelligence, and civil officials to review border security. The meeting, held at his official residence, was attended by senior officers from the Border Security Force (BSF), Assam Rifles, Tripura Police, and various intelligence agencies, focusing on enhanced surveillance and inter-agency coordination.
In Meghalaya, the BSF has ramped up surveillance using modern electronic monitoring tools. Inspector General of BSF Meghalaya Frontier, O.P. Upadhyay, stated that troops are maintaining the highest level of alert, with round-the-clock patrolling and regular supervision by senior officers. He emphasized a proactive approach to boost the morale and safety of residents in border areas.
In Assam and Mizoram, similar measures are being implemented. A BSF official noted that following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and political instability in Bangladesh after the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government in August 2024, operational vigilance has been intensified across all sectors.
Security forces continue to maintain strict monitoring, frequent reviews, and high-level visits to ensure the stability and safety of the sensitive border regions.
