DG BSF reviews operational readiness, border security grid, ongoing fencing works along India-Bangladesh boundary
New Delhi, July 14
Border Security Force Director General Praveen Kumar on Tuesday chaired a high-level security review meeting with all stakeholders on fencing project progress and border management, with a focus on better inter-agency coordination for a stronger border security grid along the India-Bangladesh international boundary.
Kumar took the review meeting as part of his four-day visit to the highly sensitive coastal areas along the India-Bangladesh boundary in the deep Sundarban Delta and adjacent areas from July 11 to July 14.
During the visit, Kumar, a 1993-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the West Bengal cadre, reviewed the operational readiness of troops deployed in the area, besides the border security grid and ongoing fencing works.
At the conclusion of the visit on Tuesday, the BSF said, Kumar chaired a high-level security review meeting with "all stakeholders on fencing project progress and border management, with focus on better inter-agency coordination for a stronger border security grid." Kumar's visit followed last week's Land Border Districts' Superintendents of Police Conference-2026, in which Union Home Minister Amit Shah had stressed the need for a comprehensive approach to border security, saying the Centre was building a strong quadrangular security grid involving border guarding forces, state and district administrations, relevant central agencies and local citizens.
As part of public outreach, the DG BSF also met with residents and government officials posted in the area.
Kumar thanked border communities for extending their full cooperation with troops and reaffirmed BSF's commitment to stronger public-force ties.
DG stayed with the BSF personnel and interacted with troops deployed on the border. He also lauded their dedication in such geographically challenging and inhospitable terrain, urged personnel to uphold professionalism, integrity and commitment to the force's mandate.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's reassuring that the DG is personally visiting and staying with troops in such difficult areas. These jawans work in extreme conditions – from floods to dense forests. A small suggestion: ensuring better living quarters and amenities for them would boost morale even more.
Border fencing is one thing, but the human element is another. I appreciate that the DG met with local communities. The Sundarbans are unique – you can’t just build a wall in a delta. So public cooperation is vital. Let’s hope the “quadrangular security grid” includes local fishermen as eyes and ears.
All this is good, but I wish there was more focus on stopping the harassment of genuine border villagers. Many times, innocent farmers or fishermen get caught in the crossfire of security ops. A clear SOP for interacting with locals would be a welcome step. Just my two paise.
As someone from West Bengal, I've seen the fencing issue drag on for years. The Sundarbans are ecologically sensitive – you have to balance security with the environment. I hope the DG's review leads to practical solutions, like smart fencing with sensors rather than just barbed wire.
Another meeting, another review... I hope there’s concrete action on the ground. The BSF does a tough job, no doubt, but the illegal immigration problem hasn’t been solved. I’d like to see data on actual reduction in cross-border crime after these reviews. Actions speak louder than press releases.
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