West Bengal hands over 1,024 acres to BSF for fencing along India-Bangladesh border

West Bengal govt allocates 1,000 km of land to set up fence of about 172 km along international border

West Bengal allocates 1,000 acres for 172 km border fencing with Bangladesh, enhancing national security and border protection efforts.

West Bengal hands over 1,024 acres to BSF for fencing along India-Bangladesh border

In a significant move, West Bengal has handed over 1,000 acres to the BSF for enhanced border fencing across 172.6 kilometers of the India-Bangladesh border. The Murshidabad district saw the largest portion of land transferred. Moreover, North 24 Parganas and Cooch Behar followed suit with notable land transfers, as the government strives for a harmonious blend of development and environmental conservation in Jangalmahal.

DG BSF Reviews Operational Readiness, Border Security Grid, Ongoing Fencing Works Along India-Bangladesh Boundary

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Kumar took the review meeting as part of his four-day visit to the highly sensitive coastal areas along the India-Bangladesh boundary in the deep Sundarban Delta and adjacent areas from July 11 to July 14. India News | DG BSF Reviews Operational Readiness, Border Security Grid, Ongoing Fencing Works Along India-Bangladesh Boundary.

Bengal hands over 1,024.75 acres to BSF for Bangla border fencing across 173 km

West Bengal hands over 1,024.75 acres in 9 districts to BSF for 172.6 km India-Bangladesh border fencing; Murshidabad gets largest share.