Shillong, Jan 15: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma expressed the hope for early completion of the remaining part of border fencing along the international border with Bangladesh as the government is working aggressively on the matter.
“We are moving very aggressively on that and I hope that things should be completed soon,” Sangma added.
Around 40 km of the 440-km border fencing is pending, with issues such as population concerns, land acquisition, and court cases hindering progress.
“We are taking necessary steps… I expect that very soon, because as I said, some of them are even having court cases,” he said.
According to the chief minister, the government of India is also following up on the matter.
The largest part of border yet to be fenced is along West Jaintia Hills district.
Emphasizing the state’s vigilance on the international border with Bangladesh, the CM said, “The government of Meghalaya, the BSF and all the agencies are very alert.”
He highlighted a review meeting held on December 24, 2025, with various agencies, including BSF and IB, to discuss border security.
