BSF and BGB hold IG level border coordination conference in Kolkata

New Delhi, June 25

The Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) held 20th IGs BSF-Region Commanders BGB Level Border Coordination Conference in Kolkata. 

BSF South Bengal Frontier in Kolkata hosted the event aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation and coordination on crucial border security issues.

The conference, attended by BSF's inspector General from South Bengal Frontier, North Bengal Frontier and Guwahati Frontier and BGB's Regional Commander from Jessore and Rangpur Region, underscored the commitment of both nations to jointly tackle cross-border crimes and promote mutual understanding.

The Joint Record of Discussion (JRD) was signed by both heads of the Delegation of Border Security Forces of India and Bangladesh.

Speaking on the occasion, Ayush Mani Tiwari, IG, South Bengal Frontier expressed optimism about the outcomes of the Conference, stating "The discussions have reinforced our resolve to jointly address security challenges along the India-Bangladesh border. This partnership reflects the strong bond between our countries and our shared commitment to peace and security".

The BSF officials stated that the discussions at the conference addressed pressing concerns such as attacks by Bangladeshi miscreants on BSF personnel and Indian civilians, attempts to snatch weapons from security forces, illegal border crossing by Bangladeshi nationals, and various other transgressions affecting border stability. Both security forces agreed to intensify efforts to curb smuggling of contraband items including wildlife, counterfeit currency, narcotics, and other prohibited substances across the border.

The BSF said that a mutual commitment was made to take prompt action against individuals involved in criminal activities across the border, including those responsible for the abduction of Indian nationals and farmers.

The officers also discussed measures to prevent incidents such as cutting of border fences by Bangladeshi smugglers and theft of Indian farmers' crops were deliberated upon and strategies were formulated to safeguard border pillars from tampering.

The conference also laid emphasis on the importance of high-level border management, including joint patrols to identify vulnerable areas and sharing of real-time intelligence to enhance operational efficiency.

Both the BSF and the BGB reiterated their commitment to enhancing friendship and cooperation between India and Bangladesh through sustained dialogue and collaborative efforts.