1. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces full security of the India-Bangladesh border.
2. Strict surveillance measures are in place, allowing entry only with valid documents.
3. Assam government ensures only those with passports, visas, and verified citizenship can cross.
Guwahati, Aug 08: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced today that the central government has directed the state to ensure full security of the India-Bangladesh border.
Sarma confirmed that the Assam government is implementing strict surveillance measures, permitting entry only to individuals with valid passports, visas, and verified citizenship.
Sarma assured that recent changes in the political landscape across the border have not led to any unauthorized crossings into Indian territory. “We are committed to securing the border to prevent illegal infiltration,” he stated.
He also expressed confidence in the Indian government’s efforts, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to protect Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, and Christian communities in Bangladesh.
In Bangladesh, the political situation is evolving rapidly. An interim government is set to be installed on Thursday following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, with Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus confirmed to lead the new administration.
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The crisis in Bangladesh has prompted heightened vigilance on the Indian side.
A BSF official reported that although Bangladeshis gathered at the border, none were able to cross into India due to the complete sealing of the border. They were subsequently returned by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).
Bangladesh is currently facing an unprecedented crisis, with over 300 deaths reported in recent weeks amid escalating protests against Sheikh Hasina’s government. The unrest, initially sparked by demonstrations over a jobs quota system, has intensified, leading to Hasina’s resignation and flight from the country.
