BSF starts 'Ops Alert' along Bangladesh border

The Eastern Command of Border Security Force has started 'Ops Alert' along the 4,096 km Indo-Bangladesh border to ensure "heightened security" before Republic Day.

"Ahead of 76th Republic Day and owing to the changed scenario in Bangladesh, 'Ops Alert' commenced across all its field formations along the 4,096-km India-Bangladesh border to ensure heightened security and strengthened border outposts," BSF said in a statement.

ADG Ravi Gandhi visited the South Bengal Frontier to oversee the operational preparedness. "ADG has directed all field formations to enhance vigil and stay alert especially along the riverine borders and unfenced gaps," BSF said.


During the exercise, patrolling and other domination duties along the border will be intensified and carried both during the day and night. The troops will hold various security drills and forward areas on the border.