Kolkata, May 21. The BJP government in West Bengal has decided to transfer 27 kilometers of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) to strengthen border security.
Chief Minister Shubhendu Adhikari announced this during a press conference held at Nabanna on Wednesday, indicating a tough stance against illegal infiltrators. The Chief Minister stated that the state cabinet has approved the proposal for land transfer to the BSF, and the initial phase of providing the 27 kilometers of land will be completed within the next two weeks. He mentioned that the Secretary of Land and Revenue and the Chief Secretary have been tasked with completing the process within 45 days.
Shubhendu Adhikari noted that the India-Bangladesh border is approximately four thousand kilometers long, of which 2200 kilometers lies in West Bengal. He claimed that only 1600 kilometers of the area has been fenced so far, while around 600 kilometers remains unsecured. He alleged that the previous government did not provide the necessary land to the BSF due to political reasons and appeasement policies.
The Chief Minister pointed out that there has been an increase in law and order issues, women's safety, forced conversions, and other criminal activities in border areas, with a significant number of illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators involved. He stated that the state government will now hold regular coordination meetings with the BSF on border security issues. During the press conference, the Chief Minister also mentioned that individuals not covered under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will be considered illegal infiltrators.
Such individuals will be arrested by the state police and handed over to the BSF, after which the process of deportation will begin. He informed that the central government had sent guidelines to the state last year, which are now being implemented.
The Chief Minister emphasized that this is just the beginning for border security, and further cooperation will be provided to the BSF as needed. During the press conference, BSF officials welcomed the Chief Minister with a memento and a bouquet.
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