Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs security review meeting in Bikaner to strengthen border security in Rajasthan
New Delhi, May 27
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on wednesday chaired a high-level security review meeting in Bikaner, Rajasthan, to comprehensively assess security-related issues concerning the border districts along the Indo-Pakistan Border.
According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the meeting was attended by the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, senior state government officials, along with the District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police of 5 border districts - Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Sri Ganganagar, Phalodi. The Meeting focused on enhanced and comprehensive border management with greater coordination of the State Government.
During the meeting, it was decided to formulate a 360-degree security framework for every border district. This integrated approach will actively involve local citizens, the State Government machinery, and all concerned security agencies to ensure comprehensive and robust border management.
Shah stressed the need for strict enforcement of a zero-tolerance policy against illegal constructions, particularly within 0-15 km of the international border. He directed the concerned authorities to demolish all such unauthorised constructions.
According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Union Minister emphasised a coordinated border management strategy involving the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), and the State Government machinery to effectively address infiltration, narcotics smuggling, encroachment, terror financing, and other trans-border crimes.
Home Minister directed District Magistrates to assume enhanced responsibilities, including ensuring full legal and financial compliance by all banks, verification of major business establishments, scrutiny of their funding sources, tracking of mule accounts and shell companies, identification of fake Aadhaar cards, and prevention of smuggling.
Amit Shah instructed to effectively utilise the '1930' call centre for prompt redressal of cybercrimes and full implementation of the three new criminal laws to strengthen law enforcement and judicial processes in the region.
During the meeting, emphasis was laid on the successful implementation of the Vibrant Village Programme-II (VVP-II) for strengthening last-mile governance, curbing economic crimes, fulfilling infrastructural gaps and supporting the border population. 100% saturation of all Government schemes in border villages was reiterated.
According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the meeting underscores that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of India is firmly committed to ensuring the highest standards of security along the international borders while promoting close synergy between Central and State agencies for holistic development and safety of border areas.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good move on the zero-tolerance for illegal constructions near the border. But I hope the enforcement is fair and doesn't target poor villagers without proper rehabilitation. The devil is in the implementation, yaar.
The emphasis on tracking shell companies and mule accounts is a brilliant addition. Trans-border crimes often fund terrorism, so cutting off the financial pipeline is as important as physical security. 👏
I’m happy to see the Vibrant Village Programme being highlighted. Our border villages often get neglected in terms of infrastructure. If 100% scheme saturation happens, it will change lives. But will it actually reach the remotest hamlets? Let’s see.
This is a necessary meeting, but I feel we need more grassroots-level policing rather than just top-down directives. The local police in border districts are often understaffed. Hope this translates to real action on the ground. 🤞
As an outsider watching Indian border security, the integrated approach with CBDT and NCB is impressive. Countering narcotics and terror financing simultaneously shows a mature understanding of modern threats. Kudos to the leadership for this strategic thinking.
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