West Bengal Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari claimed on Sunday, November 8, 2026, that individuals across the Bangladeshi border in Satkhira are "lying in wait" to cross into India if security forces lower their vigilance.
Speaking to journalists after inspecting the Ichamati River border corridor in North 24 Parganas' Hingalganj via BSF speed-boat, Adhikari stated that while the border appeared quiet through binocular surveillance, potential crossers remain attentive to any lapse in BSF monitoring. Adhikari visited the local BSF camp to celebrate Diwali with border guards before holding a brief security review meeting with police and administrative officials.
Read nextYemeni Army 'Dawn of Yemen' Offensive Neutralizes 260 Houthi Fighters; 9 Officers KilledFollowing the meeting, Adhikari emphasized that security measures are being fortified across a 15-kilometer search belt along the border. He affirmed that joint operations by the BSF and state police have identified and removed illegal entrants, asserting a zero-tolerance stance against unauthorized border crossings. Additionally, he announced the establishment of a new state award, the 'Seema Mitra Samman', set to launch next year to honor personnel from the BSF, SSB, and West Bengal Police for outstanding border security service.
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