Himanta Biswa Sarma: Assam fully securing India-Bangladesh border

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced today that the central government has instructed the state to fully secure the India-Bangladesh border. Sarma said that the Assam government is maintaining rigorous surveillance along the border, ensuring that only those with valid passports, visas and verified citizenship are allowed entry.

"The change in the regime across the border has not resulted in any unauthorized crossings into our territory. We are committed to keeping the border secure to prevent any illegal infiltration," Sarma said.

He expressed confidence that the Indian government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is taking necessary measures to safeguard the Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist and Christian communities in Bangladesh.

Meanwhile, in Bangladesh, the political landscape is shifting rapidly. The country is set to receive an interim government on Thursday following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been confirmed to lead the new government.

The situation in Bangladesh has led to heightened vigilance on the Indian side. A BSF official reported, "The Bangladeshis had gathered at the border, but none were able to enter India as the border was completely sealed. They were later taken back by the BGB."

Bangladesh is grappling with an unprecedented crisis as Sheikh Hasina, who led the country for 15 years, resigned and fled amid escalating protests. What began as demonstrations against a jobs quota system has erupted into widespread unrest against her government, resulting in over 300 deaths in recent weeks.