In a renewed push to curb illegal infiltration, the Centre has initiated a nationwide surveillance drive with a strong focus on border security. As part of this effort, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has embarked on a multi-state tour of border regions, with West Bengal featuring prominently in his itinerary. He is scheduled to arrive in the state on June 15, amid heightened attention on the border situation.
The initiative, spearheaded by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, follows the Centre’s stated policy of “Detect, Delete, Deport.” This three-pronged strategy focuses on identifying illegal infiltrators, cancelling their official documentation, and facilitating their deportation. The Home Minister has reiterated in multiple public forums that efforts to create an “infiltration-free” Bengal would be intensified if the Bharatiya Janata Party assumes power in the state.
Shah’s border tour commenced with a visit to Bikaner in Rajasthan, where he reviewed the prevailing security situation. During his Bengal visit, he is expected to hold high-level meetings with District Magistrates, Superintendents of Police from five border districts, officials of the Border Security Force (BSF), and senior representatives from the Home Ministry. The meetings are aimed at strengthening border surveillance and improving coordination between central forces and local administration.
West Bengal is set to be the next major stop in his tour. According to sources, Shah may visit a BSF outpost along the India-Bangladesh border, where he will interact with personnel and assess ground-level security arrangements. A high-level review meeting involving administrative officials, police, BSF representatives, and central authorities is also planned during his visit.
The timing of Shah's Bengal visit is being viewed as significant, especially in light of recent developments, including the process of land transfer to the BSF. Allegations surrounding illegal infiltration, smuggling, and demographic changes in border areas have added to the political sensitivity of the issue. The Centre has directed the BSF to work closely with local law enforcement agencies, with increased emphasis on intelligence gathering and swift operational response.
Political observers note that Shah’s visit could further intensify the already charged atmosphere surrounding border politics in Bengal. With surveillance measures being scaled up and administrative coordination under scrutiny, the coming weeks are likely to witness heightened activity along the state’s border regions.
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