KOLKATA: Security forces in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district have ramped up vigilance along the India-Bangladesh border. All vehicles heading towards the border are being stopped for thorough inspections amid heightened alert status.
Following strict directives from district police, a high alert has been sounded on the border road. Security agencies are on full throttle to thwart any suspicious activities in the sensitive area adjacent to the international boundary.
In the Islamnagar police station jurisdiction, a massive deployment of police personnel, including senior officers, has been made on the border road. Two-wheelers, four-wheelers, and goods vehicles passing through are being halted. Documents are scrutinized meticulously.
Goods inside vehicles are being combed through in detail. Police are interrogating suspicious individuals and verifying their identities. This intensified drive comes in response to recent intelligence about potential smuggling, infiltration, and criminal activities near the border.
Authorities are emphasizing proactive measures to neutralize threats before they escalate. Surveillance has been beefed up not just on the main border road but also on connecting routes linked to the frontier.
The stringent checks have led to temporary traffic snarls with long queues of vehicles. However, police are working to maintain smooth flow. Locals have been urged to stay alert and report any dubious movements immediately.
Officials describe this as a temporary high alert, but stress that security compromises are off the table. Expect continued rigorous monitoring and search operations in the border zones in the coming days. The administration’s firm stance: any attempt to disrupt law and order will be crushed decisively.