Former CM Biplab Deb demands renovation of border fencing in Tripura
The Hindu
Former Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb urges renovation and completion of border fencing amid security concerns along Bangladesh border.
Former Tripura Chief Minister and Lok Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb has expressed concern over the dilapidated condition of the old barbed wire fencing along the Bangladesh border in Tripura. He believes that the old and rusting fencing may be exploited by vested interests during the current “disturbed” law and order situation in Bangladesh.
Tripura shares an 856 km border with Bangladesh and the recent collapse of the Sheikh Hasina government has brought the State into the spotlight due to security concerns.
In a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Mr. Deb has also requested the completion of fencing along a small stretch of the border that has been left out. The letter, released by the ex-CM’s office on Wednesday, states that there are no issues with land acquisition anywhere to complete the fencing work.
Also Read: Land policies in West Bengal slowing Indo-Bangladesh border fencing work: Centre to SC
Mr. Deb has drawn the Home Minister’s attention to the slow pace of construction in the remaining 26.64 km and has urged early completion of the work. He has also requested the renovation of the old border fence.
Mr. Deb, who has been recently appointed as a member of the Consultative Committee of the Home Ministry expressed concern about the possibility of vested interests taking advantage of the porous border given the disturbed law and order situation in Bangladesh.
He has also highlighted the need for an increase in the strength of the Border Security Force to better guard the borders and prevent any adverse impact on Tripura due to the current situation in Bangladesh.
Amol Palekar advocates against pre-censorship in films and theatre, urging the government to protect artists' freedom of expression.
BJP legislators demand release of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh, threatening protests and border blockade if demands not met.
Odisha loses 790 elephants in a decade, with electrocution as the leading cause of unnatural deaths.
ASI issues notice to halt construction at Arya Akshobhya Teertha Mutt near Rameshwara temple in Shivamogga.
Madurai High Court orders removal of encroachments along Madurai-Dindigul highway, Corporation and Highways Department officials conduct joint operation.
Maharashtra Congress chief initiates signature campaign for return of ballot papers, sparking nationwide debate on EVMs.
Udupi Deputy Commissioner K. Vidyakumari on Wednesday directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to undertake periodical maintenance of NH66 without giving room for complaints.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw updates Lok Sabha on Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. shareholding, Goa willing to relinquish.
One dies, eight hospitalised after inhaling HCL fumes at pharma company in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district. About 400 litres of HCL leaked from the reactor-cum-receiver tank at Unit-III of the company, which affected nine workers, says Collector. While the condition of six of them is stable, two are on ventilator support. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu directs authorities to provide advanced treatment to the victims. Home Minister Anitha expresses anger over repeated such incidents.
Parents and social workers in Thoothukudi request new Anganwadi buildings due to unsafe conditions in current rental buildings.
Delta districts face heavy rainfall, prompting coordinated efforts to mitigate damages, with NDRF teams deployed for rescue operations.