Overview

• The BSF has deployed advanced electronic surveillance tools along the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya, enabling 24/7 monitoring and improved operational efficiency.
• Joint patrols involving the BSF, Railway Protection Force (RPF), and Government Railway Police (GRP) have been launched to secure sensitive areas near the border.
• Recent operations intercepted five Bangladeshi nationals attempting illegal entry, with some confessing they crossed the border seeking employment opportunities in India.
• Authorities report a 70% reduction in infiltration in targeted areas over the past two to three months, attributed to coordinated efforts and upgraded infrastructure like modern floodlighting.
• Crackdowns on facilitators of illegal crossings, including touts and forgery networks, continue as intelligence-sharing leads to further arrests and legal actions.