India-Bangladesh to intensify joint patrolling along border
DHAKA, Jan. 12 (NsNewsWire) — Deputy Commissioner (DC) level meeting of India and Bangladesh has decided to intensify joint patrolling along international border in Tripura to contain cross border movement of insurgents and criminals, said leader of Indian team District Magistrate of Sepahijala district Dr P K Goel here today.
He said the meeting was ended here last evening and discussed on various bi-lateral issues related to internal security of both the countries and also exchanged the catalog of listed criminals in both side of the border, reports webindia.
The 30-member Bangladesh team led by District Magistrate of Feni Humayan Kabir Khanderkar five district magistrates, representatives of police, paramilitary forces and border guards arrived had left Agartala yesterday through Akhaura check post after signing joint documents in two days administrative meeting, Dr Goel said.
A joint statement said India raised issues about the presence of banned National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) in Chittagong Hill Tracts of the neighbouring country and it’s activity in Tripura soil including kidnapping and extortions using Bangladesh soil.
India also wanted strong action against anti-Indian forces.
Bangladesh also assured that instructions have been given to launch operation against Indian insurgents using the soil of Bangladesh for carrying out “subversive” activities in India.
They also said that a decision to set up five more border outposts in the Chittagong Hill Tract areas bordering Dhalai district of Tripura has been taken for better vigil and stop cross-border movement of insurgents.
District administration and concerned agencies of both sides would take necessary steps to prevent trans-border crimes such as illegal trespassing, trafficking of women and children, smuggling of drugs and narcotics.
Both sides also decided to share information about illegal citizenship of people and take necessary action against them.
Meanwhile, Border Security Force (BSF) along India-Bangladesh border has been tightened further, as political turmoil intensifies in Bangladesh on the occasion of the first anniversary of PM Sheikh Hasina’s re-election.
Border Security Force (BSF) has been put on high alert in the bordering areas of Tripura state and it has been ordered to remain vigilant to foil any infiltration attempt by militants.
For the past several days, Bangladesh has been marred by a spate of political crises, with frequent strikes, attacks and blockades preventing businesses from functioning normally and hurting ordinary citizens’ ability to go about their lives.
“As far as preparations for state hood and Republic Day celebrations are concerned, the security forces at the borders are on alert. Night patrolling and area domination is intensified,” BSF officials stated. UNI BB RD1213 NNNN