BSF Eastern Command ADG reviews security along Bangla border
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Guwahati: Additional director general of BSF's Eastern Command headquartered in Kolkata,
Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal
, completed a three-day visit to the Guwahati frontier where he reviewed the operational preparedness and prevailing security scenario along the India-Bangladesh international border in West Bengal's
Coochbehar
and in Assam's
Dhubri
.A BSF PRO stated that on the first day of his visit at sector headquarters at Gopalpur in Coochbehar and Dhubri, the ADG was briefed by inspector general (IG) Sukhdev Raj of the Guwahati Frontier, along with field commanders which focused on the current security challenges posed by unrest in Bangladesh, the evolving situation on the India-Pakistan Border and the necessary measures taken to combat these issues.
"The discussions highlighted strategies to prevent any form of infiltration and to control trans-border crimes, ensuring the safety and security of the border areas," the PRO added.The ADG also visited border out posts (BOPs) along the India-Bangladesh international border where he interacted with field commanders, reviewed the border domination plan and assessed the operational preparedness to counter any threats."The ADG emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and tranquillity along the border, ensuring the safety of local populations while keeping the border crime-free," the PRO stated.The ADG while praising the tireless efforts and unwavering dedication of BSF personnel in safeguarding the nation's borders commended the Guwahati Frontier's initiatives in controlling crime along the India-Bangladesh border and lauded the effective and efficient guarding of the international border by the BSF troops.He urged all personnel to remain vigilant and continue their exemplary work in maintaining the integrity of the India- Bangladesh international border.
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