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Indian Express
19 hours ago
- Indian Express
A local is attacked, prompting Meghalaya to seek fence closer to border with Bangladesh
The Meghalaya government has urged the Centre to negotiate the possibility of building a fence closer to the international boundary than existing norms allow in the unfenced stretch of the state's border with Bangladesh. This comes after an incident in Rongdanggai village in the South West Khasi Hills close to the Bangladesh border, in which a local was injured after being assaulted and stabbed late on August 8, allegedly by a group of Bangladeshi nationals who had illegally crossed the border. Following a review meeting with the DCs and SPs of all districts of the state Wednesday, Deputy Chief Minister Tynsong said that security has been ramped up along the border. 'Instructions have been given to districts that they have to be more proactive because quite a number of incidents have happened. Number one is that illegal infiltration takes place everywhere, right from East Jaintia Hills to Dalu side [West Garo Hills] all along the international border between India and Bangladesh. We are alert and we are sure our police force will be able to map and push back infiltrators,' he said. Meghalaya has a 443 km long international border with Bangladesh, in which a stretch of around 40 km remains unfenced. In line with the 1975 Joint India-Bangladesh Guidelines for Border Authorities, neither country can construct a defence structure within 140 yards from the zero line or the international boundary on either side. Deputy Chief Minister Tynsong said that the Meghalaya government is pushing the Centre to negotiate for an exception in Meghalaya's case. 'Quite a number of complications arise in this unfenced area. Number one is that international norms say it [fence] should be 150 yards inside the country. It so happens that there are a number of villages in that area, that if the fencing is carried out, these villages will be outside the fence. If it is outside the fencing it more or less means that it falls under the no man's land,' he said. He went on to say: 'In these circumstances, we have taken it up with the Ministry of Home Affairs to try to convince the government of Bangladesh that because of this reality, let us go close to the main pillar of the border. So that we can avoid fencing outside the villages'.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
MHA awards for 17 state police personnel
Ranchi: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday applauded 17 police personnel of the state — five for gallantry medal (GM), one President's medal for distinguished service (PSM) and 11 medal for meritorious service (MSM) — for their services. The personnel selected for GM are the then sub-inspector Vinay Kumar, the then hawildar Pramod Kumar Rai, and constables Ved Prakash Mahto, Ramchandra Kumar, and Krishna Murmu. They had killed an extremist near Jobe in Latehar on June 4, 2018. Hawildar Kailash Kumar has been selected for PSM. MSM would be awarded to deputy inspector general Anuranjan Kispotta, deputy superintendent of police Manoj Kumar Roy, inspector Asit Kumar Modi, assistant sub-inspectors Deepak Punj and Mahendra Mahto, hawildars Vijay Thapa and Ranjita Kujur, and constables Videshi Majhi, Ajay Kumar Dubey, Puhspa Oreya, and Deepak Kumar Singh. Modi, who is posted in the Investigation Training Institute, Ranchi, said, "Coming from a rural background, it is a big achievement for me." The medals would be presented to the awardees in a state function. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
PIL on 'detention' of Bengali-speaking migrant workers: SC seeks replies of Centre, states
New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a PIL alleging detention of Bengali-speaking migrant workers on suspicion of being Bangladeshi nationals. PIL on 'detention' of Bengali-speaking migrant workers: SC seeks replies of Centre, states A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi, however, refused to pass any interim order with regard to the detention, saying any order will have consequences especially with respect to people, who genuinely came from across the borders. "States where these migrant workers are working have the right to inquire from their state of origin about their bonafide but the problem is in the interregnum. If we pass any interim orders, then it will have consequences, especially those who have illegally come from across the border and need to be deported under the law. If someone enters illegally, detaining may be necessary; otherwise they could disappear before verification,' the bench said. It asked advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for petitioner West Bengal Migrant Welfare Board, to wait till the Centre and nine states – Odisha, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Delhi, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana and West Bengal filed their responses. Bhushan alleged harassment of people by the states only because they were Bengali speaking and possessed documents in the language on the basis of a circular issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs . "They are being detained while an inquiry is being held about their bonafide and in some cases, they are even tortured. Kindly pass some interim order that no detention will be held. I have no problem with enquiries but there should not be any detention," Bhushan submitted. Bhushan said some deported persons were brought back after verification but he flagged the arbitrary enforcement of the MHA order. The bench said some mechanism was required to be developed to ensure genuine citizens were not harassed. Justice Kant suggested the presence of a nodal agency to coordinate between home and work states and help in establishing the bonafide of the migrant workers. Justice Bagchi said the scale of migration from eastern states to the northern and southern states was "too much" and a nodal agency could help in managing the verification process. The PIL raised alleged systemic and arbitrary detention of migrant workers and labourers specially from West Bengal by various other states. "Instant petition challenges the legality of such detentions of migrant workers, particularly in light of the Ministry of Home Affairs'. Letter dated May 2, 2025, which authorises inter-state verification and detention of suspected illegal immigrants," it said. The plea said migrant workers from West Bengal, predominantly employed in low-income and informal sectors in various states, are facing systemic social exclusion based on linguistic basis, economic insecurity, and precarious living conditions in detainer states. "Despite their lawful citizenship, a section of individuals are subjected to discriminatory action/detention practices solely on the basis of their regional origin, linguistic identity, or socioeconomic status," it said. The plea said such discrimination violates Articles 14 and 15 of the Constitution, which guarantee equality before law and prohibit discrimination on grounds including place of birth. "The detention policies reinforce harmful stereotypes and unfounded suspicion against inter-State Bengali migrants, undermining constitutional principles of equality and fraternity," it said. Arguing that the detentions are conducted without lawful procedures, the plea said this mass and arbitrary detention of Bengali migrants on the ground of using Bangladeshi language directly infringes on their right to personal liberty under Article 21. "The authorities in the detainer states have repeatedly failed to follow due process for identification of citizenship. There is a serious lack of proper verification of identity or citizenship, coordination with police or families in West Bengal, and institutional framework for verification before they are detained," it said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
