Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government is planning a new “territorial security” framework integrating BSF, police, military and civilians. He also announced major smart-border upgrades, enhanced surveillance infrastructure, and possible expansion of the BSF’s operational responsibilities along India’s Pakistan and Bangladesh borders
Amit Shah announced a tech-enabled “smart border” project for the India-Pakistan and India-Bangladesh borders to curb infiltration, smuggling and demographic threats. The initiative will deploy drones, radars and smart surveillance systems within the next year
Himanta Biswa Sarma said West Bengal polls carry national significance, alleging cross-border infiltration impacting multiple states. He claimed demographic shifts and security risks, criticised TMC over border fencing, and projected strong BJP gains in both Assam and West Bengal elections
Murshidabad has been placed on high alert as suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir proceeds with a Babri-style mosque foundation ceremony attended by Saudi clerics. Intelligence agencies fear attempts at radicalisation, online propaganda, and cross-border disinformation amid the district’s history of communal sensitivity
The Indian Army is establishing the Lachit Borphukan Military Station at Bamunigaon in Assam’s Dhubri district near the Bangladesh border to strengthen intelligence, border security, and regional stability amid rising concerns over cross-border crimes, fundamentalist activities, and geopolitical tensions
