Mukesh Tyagi, Border Security Force (BSF) Inspector General of the North Bengal Frontier, stated that the India-Bangladesh border remains secure, with incidents of border crime and infiltration having decreased in recent years. Responding to a query on the border’s status, he mentioned that the BSF also assists individuals who voluntarily wish to cross into Bangladesh, a practice ongoing for several months.

“The border with Bangladesh is secure. Border crimes are declining due to our strong patrolling and the installation of new fencing. Infiltration has gone down. Regarding voluntary crossings, we facilitate those who wish to go into Bangladesh. I wouldn’t attribute this to SIR, as this has been happening for some months,” Tyagi told ANI.

He added that modern surveillance technology, including cameras and other equipment, has been installed along the border, and older fencing has been replaced. “Old fencing has been replaced in this corridor. Surveillance cameras and other equipment have also been installed. We also increase forces when needed and keep a close watch on the Siliguri Corridor (Chicken’s Neck), taking action whenever necessary,” he said. Tyagi further highlighted the strong cooperation between BSF and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). “Our relations with BGB are excellent. All Bangladeshi nationals caught are handed over to BGB, and they cooperate with us,” he added.

The BSF Meghalaya Frontier reported significant operational gains along the 444.857 km India-Bangladesh border in its annual performance summary released on Monday. Between January and November 2025, BSF personnel seized contraband worth Rs 29.43 crore, including Yaba tablets, ganja, and Phensedyl cough syrup, striking a major blow to cross-border smuggling networks.

To curb illegal migration, the force apprehended 449 individuals attempting to cross the border illegally, including 213 Bangladeshi nationals and 31 Indians involved in infiltration. Officials noted that coordinated crackdowns on tout networks and enhanced monitoring of vulnerable routes have strengthened border security across key sectors.