Tripura Chief Minister holds high-level border security meeting

Security chiefs and intelligence officials gathered at Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha's residence today for urgent talks on strengthening surveillance along the India-Bangladesh border.

 

The confidential meeting, which extended beyond an hour, brought together senior leadership from the Border Security Force (BSF), Assam Rifles, and multiple intelligence agencies.

 

The Chief Minister highlighted the importance of heightened vigilance to curb cross-border crimes and uphold law and order in border areas. According to sources, authorities plan to introduce stronger surveillance measures and coordinated operations in high-risk zones in the near future.

 

The Tripura meeting coincides with heightened security measures in neighbouring Meghalaya, where night curfews were imposed on May 8 along approximately 40 kilometres of unfenced border areas prone to infiltration and smuggling.

 

The Meghalaya administration in West Jaintia Hills district has implemented a curfew from 8 pm to 6 am, extending 200 meters from the Zero Line (International Border). The order prohibits the movement of people attempting to cross the international boundary, unauthorised processions, and gatherings of five or more people. Carrying arms or potential weapons near the border is also banned.

 

Over 40 kilometres of the 444-kilometre-long Meghalaya-Bangladesh border remains unfenced, creating particular security challenges for authorities.