Shillong, Oct 17: Special Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF) Eastern Command, Kolkata, Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal held a four-day operational tour to BSF Meghalaya Frontier to assess the operational preparedness and border security architecture along the Indo-Bangladesh International Border.
The four-day visit, which took place from October 13 to 16, aimed to strengthen border management and ensure national security.
Upon arrival, the SDG was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour and a warm welcome by IG BSF Meghalaya OP Upadhyay, along with senior frontier officers.
The IG presented a comprehensive operational briefing, outlining the dynamic security scenario along the international border, including challenges posed by rugged terrain, cross-border smuggling, infiltration attempts, and emerging transnational threats.
The IG also highlighted strategic countermeasures undertaken by BSF to strengthen border domination, upgrade technological surveillance systems, and enhance tactical mobility of troops.
During the visit, the SDG also toured several Border Outposts (BOPs), halted overnight with troops, and interacted with field commanders and jawans deployed in forward areas.
He conducted Prahari Sammelan, commended the high morale and professionalism of BSF personnel, and emphasized the importance of vigilance, coordination, and combat readiness to ensure a seamless border grid.
Later, the SDG called on the Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, and Chief Secretary Dr. Shakil P. Ahammed, for in-depth deliberations on joint security mechanisms, intelligence sharing, and inter-agency synergy to ensure foolproof border management.
The SDG also visited the Frontier Headquarters campus, reviewed administrative infrastructure, and directed continued efforts to maintain a crime-free, well-fortified, and operationally resilient international border.
