The record
Written from the 1 report below. Nothing here is unsourced.
- India is building smart fencing along the West Bengal stretch of the Bangladesh border, from Murshidabad through Malda to the Sundarbans, to curb infiltration, smuggling and cross-border crime.
- The project gained momentum after the state government transferred 1,024.75 acres across nine border districts to the BSF, clearing the way for fencing on about 172.6 km of border that had stayed open for years due to lack of land.
- The new 12-foot fencing is being designed to support sensors, cameras and electronic surveillance, forming part of a wider smart border grid with thermal imaging, drones and real-time command centres.
- A separate plan covers roughly 90 km of the difficult Sundarbans riverine terrain, where the border runs through creeks and mangrove forests.
What to watch next
- Progress of fencing construction across the 172.6 km where land has been handed over to the BSF
- Integration of sensors, cameras and surveillance systems into the newly built fencing
- Development of the 90 km smart fencing plan in the Sundarbans riverine sector
Coverage1
1 report
Indian-language1
All filed from India
Named India · Bangladesh · Jhangi · Malda · Murshidabad · Sundarbans · Amit Shah · Border Security Force · Central Public Works Department · Ministry of Home Affairs · Shubendu Adhikari · West Bengal government
The 1 report is listed beside the record.
Ask this story
Answers cite the reports above, or say they can't.