Fencing 319 km on Indo-Bangladesh border not possible: MoS Home Nityanand Rai
New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) Fencing the 319 km on the Indo-Bangladesh border is not possible as it runs through rivers and difficult terrain, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.
Responding to a question, Mr Rai said High Definition cameras have been installed near rivers and difficult terrain to prevent infiltration. Besides, security personnel on boats also maintain a constant vigil on such areas.
Fencing could not be done due to non-acquisition of land in 249 km area and will be undertaken when land is available.
Responding to a question on whether the rules to be notified under CAA were drafted, Home Ministry said the Act has been notified in December 12, 2019.
West Bengal govt failed to act against Bangladeshi infiltrators: MoS Home Nityanand Rai in Rajya Sabha
From 2016 to 2019 BSF has lodged complaints against 2,548 illegal infiltrators in West Bengal but the state government has lodged FIR against only 2,104 infiltrators.
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NEW DELHI: Minister of State (MoS) for Home affairs Nityanand Rai on Wednesday alleged that the West Bengal government has failed to take strict action against illegal infiltrators from Bangladesh. Border Security Force (BSF) has apprehended around 4,500 infiltrators in last four years from 2016 to 2019 on Indo- Bangladesh border and handed them over to state administration for further action. But, the state government failed to take action against illegal infiltrators, Rai said in Rajya Sabha.
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