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United News of India
01-06-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
BSF Eastern Command Chief reviews India-Bangladesh border security in Meghalaya
Shillong, June 1 (UNI) Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, Additional Director General (ADG) of the Border Security Force (BSF) Eastern Command, reviewed the current security scenario along the India-Bangladesh international border during his visit to the Border Security Force, Meghalya Frontier, a BSF official said. Aggarwal wrapped up a four-day visit to Meghalaya on Sunday after visiting several Border Outposts (BOPs) in the West Jaintia Hills district and East Khasi Hills district and interacted with BSF personnel stationed in remote and challenging locations. He commended the troops for their dedication and resilience amid difficult terrain and adverse weather conditions. While addressing the officers of BSF Frontier Meghalaya, Aggarwal emphasised the importance of maintaining high morale, constant vigilance, and professionalism. He also highlighted the critical role of civic action programs in strengthening ties with border communities. In addition to operational reviews, the BSF Eastern Command Chief held meetings with senior officials of the civil and police administration to enhance inter-agency coordination and ensure seamless security management in the region. Inspector General of BSF, Meghalaya Frontier, O P Upadhyay briefed Aggarwal on the prevailing border situation, recent anti-smuggling operations, deployment strategies, and coordination efforts with local authorities. He reviewed the measures taken to prevent illegal infiltration and exfiltration, and appreciated the force's success in curbing cross-border activities. The BSF Eastern Command Chief also called on Meghalaya Governor, Chandrashekhar H. Vijayashankar, at Raj Bhavan, where he briefed him on the current security landscape and BSF's proactive measures along the international boundary. Aggarwal later met Chief Secretary D.P. Wahlang to discuss administrative cooperation, logistical support for BSF operations, and joint efforts to maintain peace and order in the sensitive border region. The BSF reiterated its commitment to national security and pledged continued support to the development and welfare of communities living along the border. UNI RRK GNK
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BSF Eastern Command ADG reviews security along Bangla border
1 2 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 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 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 urged all personnel to remain vigilant and continue their exemplary work in maintaining the integrity of the India- Bangladesh international border.
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
BSF official reviews preparedness in north Bengal frontier
Additional Director General (ADG), Eastern Command, of the Border Security Force (BSF), Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, reviewed the operational preparedness in the North Bengal frontier during his visit on Thursday (May 8, 2025). According to a statement by the BSF, the ADG visited the Frontier Headquarters of BSF North Bengal, Kadamtala, to review the current security scenario in the Frontier AOR. It is worth noting that North Bengal not only shares borders with Bangladesh, but also with Nepal and Bhutan. Operation Sindoor LIVE Updates for May 9, 2025 Mr. Aggarwal's visit took place on Thursday (May 8, 2025), a day after the Indian armed forces launched military action against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan under Operation Sindoor in the early hours of May 7. A 1994-batch IPS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, Mr. Aggarwal, was appointed the ADG of the BSF's Eastern Command earlier this year. During his visit, he was briefed by the Inspector General of BSF's North Bengal Frontier, Mukesh Tyagi, about the 'prevailing security situation and emerging challenges' across the India-Bangladesh Border. Operational and administrative challenges were also discussed. The ADG directed BSF troops to be 'extra vigilant' given the present security situation along the zero-line and to thwart any attempt at trans-border crimes. Mr. Aggarwal was also briefed by the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Jalpaiguri during his visit to the Teen Bigha Corridor under BSF's Jalpaiguri sector. There, he reviewed operational and administrative challenges in the riverine area of the Teesta River and the Dahagram-Angarpota enclave. The effectiveness of the electronic surveillance systems in the area was also inspected. BSF apprehends nine Bangladeshis On May 9, troops of BSF Kishanganj Sector under North Bengal Frontier successfully apprehended nine Bangladeshi nationals from Daspara village in West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur district. The apprehended reportedly hail from Bangladesh's Dinajpur and Narsindi. According to a BSF statement, most of them were working as labourers in Rajasthan since last year.
Hans India
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Change of guard at BSF's crucial Eastern Command
Kolkata: The Eastern Command of the Border Security Force (BSF) witnessed a change of guard, with Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal taking over as Additional Director General (ADG). The change comes at a time when the situation in Bangladesh continues to remain volatile, and the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB) is witnessing infiltration attempts. A report submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) after the recent communal riots in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal stated that illegal immigrants from Bangladesh were part of the mobs that resorted to violence. The Calcutta High Court ordered the deployment of the BSF in the district to control the situation. The BSF's Eastern Command is in charge of the International Border (IB) with Bangladesh along the states of West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. Apart from smuggling, activities such as infiltration and human trafficking are rampant along this border, part of which is riverine and unfenced. Effective border management is a major challenge, both due to the terrain and the involvement in crime by the border population on both sides. The handing over of charge to an experienced IPS officer like Aggarwal is being seen by many as an effort to strengthen defences along the border further. He took over from Ravi Gandhi, who has now taken over as ADG (Logistics) at the BSF Headquarters in New Delhi. 'The former ADG did an excellent job during his 14-month tenure. He toured the border extensively and supervised the setting up of new outposts and other installations,' said a senior MHA official. He added that the former ADG also directed the CPWD to complete fencing of the border as soon as possible, adding that in certain areas, the BSF's line of domination has also been extended to the zero-line. 'He visited the Murshidabad and Malda districts after the communal strife and took stock of the situation by speaking to the victims and officials of the state. We are sure that the new ADG's vast experience will come in handy in taking things forward,' the MHA official noted. Political unrest in Bangladesh has complicated border management and demanded greater vigilance from the BSF in recent months. Aggarwal has previously served as Joint Director of the CBI in Chandigarh. His four-year term as ADG was cleared by the MHA in January. 'Besides countering trans-border crimes and smuggling, there is a need to make perceptible changes in the attitude of the border population towards border management. Particular focus needs to be kept on the youth so that unscrupulous elements do not misguide them towards cross-border crimes,' Aggarwal said in a message soon after assuming charge.
