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Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
BSF ADG Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal reviews security at India-Bangladesh border in Tripura
Guwahati: BSF's Additional Director General (ADG), Eastern Command, Kolkata, Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal , visited bordering areas and Border Outposts (BOPs) along the India-Bangladesh border with Tripura. A BSF spokesman said that during his four-day visit (June 24-27), Aggarwal, a senior IPS officer, interacted with field commanders and jawans to assess the situation along the India-Bangladesh border. He said that the BSF ADG, along with Inspector General (IG), BSF Tripura frontier Ashwani Kumar Sharma, visited the BOPs falling under the districts of West Tripura, Sepahijala, South Tripura, Gomati and Dhalai. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Florida: These Companies Are Overcharging You for Auto Insurance Experts In Savings Learn More Undo The ADG, during his visit to the borders, took stock of the security scenario and reviewed operational readiness and vigilance on the frontiers. Aggarwal held meetings with Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu, Chief Minister Manik Saha, Chief Secretary J K Sinha and Director General of Police Anurag and discussed various operational and administrative issues for effective border management in the state of Tripura. Live Events The BSF ADG on Friday addressed a Sainik Sammelan at BSF's Tripura frontier headquarters at Salbagan. Tripura Chief Minister Saha reiterated that the state government would not allow illegal immigrants from Bangladesh or Myanmar to enter Indian territory under any circumstances. Tripura has an 856 km border with Bangladesh.
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
ADG BSF Eastern Command visits border area in Tripura
Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 27 (ANI): Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, Additional Director General (ADG) of the Border Security Force (BSF) Eastern Command, Kolkata along with Ashwani Kumar Sharma, Inspector General (IG), BSF Tripura visited the Border Out Posts falling under districts of West Tripura, Sepahijela, South Tripura, Gomati and Dhalai. According to a release, ADG Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, who is on a four-day visit to Tripura, interacted with BSF jawans and field commanders, taking stock of the security scenario and reviewing operational preparedness. ADG addressed a Sainik Sammelan at BSF Salbagan. Lauding the tireless efforts and dedication of BSF officers and men in safeguarding the borders in Tripura, he emphasised the importance of good health, physical fitness, and discipline. ADG BSF called on Indrasena Reddy Nallu, Governor of Tripura, Manik Saha, Chief Minister of Tripura, and further had a courtesy meeting with J K Sinha, IAS, Chief Secretary of Tripura and Anurag, DGP, Tripura Police and discussed various operational and administrative issues for effective border management in the state of Tripura, the release said. (ANI)
United News of India
01-06-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
BSF Eastern Command Chief reviews India-Bangladesh border security in Meghalaya
Shillong, June 1 (UNI) Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, Additional Director General (ADG) of the Border Security Force (BSF) Eastern Command, reviewed the current security scenario along the India-Bangladesh international border during his visit to the Border Security Force, Meghalya Frontier, a BSF official said. Aggarwal wrapped up a four-day visit to Meghalaya on Sunday after visiting several Border Outposts (BOPs) in the West Jaintia Hills district and East Khasi Hills district and interacted with BSF personnel stationed in remote and challenging locations. He commended the troops for their dedication and resilience amid difficult terrain and adverse weather conditions. While addressing the officers of BSF Frontier Meghalaya, Aggarwal emphasised the importance of maintaining high morale, constant vigilance, and professionalism. He also highlighted the critical role of civic action programs in strengthening ties with border communities. In addition to operational reviews, the BSF Eastern Command Chief held meetings with senior officials of the civil and police administration to enhance inter-agency coordination and ensure seamless security management in the region. Inspector General of BSF, Meghalaya Frontier, O P Upadhyay briefed Aggarwal on the prevailing border situation, recent anti-smuggling operations, deployment strategies, and coordination efforts with local authorities. He reviewed the measures taken to prevent illegal infiltration and exfiltration, and appreciated the force's success in curbing cross-border activities. The BSF Eastern Command Chief also called on Meghalaya Governor, Chandrashekhar H. Vijayashankar, at Raj Bhavan, where he briefed him on the current security landscape and BSF's proactive measures along the international boundary. Aggarwal later met Chief Secretary D.P. Wahlang to discuss administrative cooperation, logistical support for BSF operations, and joint efforts to maintain peace and order in the sensitive border region. The BSF reiterated its commitment to national security and pledged continued support to the development and welfare of communities living along the border. UNI RRK GNK
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BSF Eastern Command ADG reviews security along Bangla border
1 2 Guwahati: Additional director general of BSF's Eastern Command headquartered in Kolkata, Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal , completed a three-day visit to the Guwahati frontier where he reviewed the operational preparedness and prevailing security scenario along the India-Bangladesh international border in West Bengal's Coochbehar and in Assam's Dhubri .A BSF PRO stated that on the first day of his visit at sector headquarters at Gopalpur in Coochbehar and Dhubri, the ADG was briefed by inspector general (IG) Sukhdev Raj of the Guwahati Frontier, along with field commanders which focused on the current security challenges posed by unrest in Bangladesh, the evolving situation on the India-Pakistan Border and the necessary measures taken to combat these issues. "The discussions highlighted strategies to prevent any form of infiltration and to control trans-border crimes, ensuring the safety and security of the border areas," the PRO ADG also visited border out posts (BOPs) along the India-Bangladesh international border where he interacted with field commanders, reviewed the border domination plan and assessed the operational preparedness to counter any threats."The ADG emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and tranquillity along the border, ensuring the safety of local populations while keeping the border crime-free," the PRO ADG while praising the tireless efforts and unwavering dedication of BSF personnel in safeguarding the nation's borders commended the Guwahati Frontier's initiatives in controlling crime along the India-Bangladesh border and lauded the effective and efficient guarding of the international border by the BSF urged all personnel to remain vigilant and continue their exemplary work in maintaining the integrity of the India- Bangladesh international border.
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
BSF official reviews preparedness in north Bengal frontier
Additional Director General (ADG), Eastern Command, of the Border Security Force (BSF), Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, reviewed the operational preparedness in the North Bengal frontier during his visit on Thursday (May 8, 2025). According to a statement by the BSF, the ADG visited the Frontier Headquarters of BSF North Bengal, Kadamtala, to review the current security scenario in the Frontier AOR. It is worth noting that North Bengal not only shares borders with Bangladesh, but also with Nepal and Bhutan. Operation Sindoor LIVE Updates for May 9, 2025 Mr. Aggarwal's visit took place on Thursday (May 8, 2025), a day after the Indian armed forces launched military action against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan under Operation Sindoor in the early hours of May 7. A 1994-batch IPS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, Mr. Aggarwal, was appointed the ADG of the BSF's Eastern Command earlier this year. During his visit, he was briefed by the Inspector General of BSF's North Bengal Frontier, Mukesh Tyagi, about the 'prevailing security situation and emerging challenges' across the India-Bangladesh Border. Operational and administrative challenges were also discussed. The ADG directed BSF troops to be 'extra vigilant' given the present security situation along the zero-line and to thwart any attempt at trans-border crimes. Mr. Aggarwal was also briefed by the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Jalpaiguri during his visit to the Teen Bigha Corridor under BSF's Jalpaiguri sector. There, he reviewed operational and administrative challenges in the riverine area of the Teesta River and the Dahagram-Angarpota enclave. The effectiveness of the electronic surveillance systems in the area was also inspected. BSF apprehends nine Bangladeshis On May 9, troops of BSF Kishanganj Sector under North Bengal Frontier successfully apprehended nine Bangladeshi nationals from Daspara village in West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur district. The apprehended reportedly hail from Bangladesh's Dinajpur and Narsindi. According to a BSF statement, most of them were working as labourers in Rajasthan since last year.
