Nityanand Rai visits BSF Frontier headquarters in Guwahati

Union Minister of State in ministry of Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai visited BSF Frontier HQ Guwahati and took stock of operational preparedness of BSF deployed along the International border.

BSF under Guwahati is deployed in Coochbehar district of West Bengal, Dhubri and South Sala Mara districts of Assam on Indo - Bangladesh border. Dinesh Kumar Yadav, IG BSF, Guwahati Frontier (Patgoan) gave detailed briefing on the prevailing security scenario and challenges on border under BSF Guwahati Frontier, the various measures being undertaken by BSF to strengthen the International Border to prevent smuggling activities, illegal immigration and other trans-border crimes.

The Minister expressed his satisfaction on security measures and operational preparedness of BSF and apprised that the government recognize the contribution of BSF towards national security and is always eager to address operational concerns.


Rai also applauded the tireless efforts made by BSF to control crime on Indo-Bangladesh border and commendable job being performed by border men in safeguarding the Indian border.