News Desk: Fencing work has officially begun along the India-Bangladesh border in the Phansidewa area of Siliguri subdivision after the West Bengal government handed over 27 kilometres of land to the Border Security Force (BSF), marking a significant step toward strengthening border security in the region. Visuals from the border area showed fencing activities underway as officials initiated groundwork following the long-pending transfer of land. The move is expected to improve surveillance and enhance security infrastructure along the sensitive international border. Residents living near the border welcomed the development and described it as a long-awaited relief from persistent security concerns. Many villagers said the absence of proper fencing had created fear and uncertainty for years. Local resident Anil Ghosh said the border region had previously faced severe security challenges. According to him, villagers often felt unsafe due to illegal activities and infiltration concerns in the area. He added that people now feel more secure following the government’s decision to allow fencing work.
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Another resident, Narayan Saha, expressed happiness over the beginning of the project and said villagers had been demanding border fencing for a long time. He stated that the latest move had brought relief and a sense of security to people living in the border belt. Resident Shivam Modak also welcomed the development, calling it a matter of national security. He said villagers had repeatedly appealed for fencing in the past but claimed earlier efforts had failed because land was not made available for the project. The development comes shortly after Suvendu Adhikari announced in Howrah that the state government was ready to transfer 27 kilometres of land for fencing along the India-Bangladesh border. The proposal also included additional land for Border Outposts (BOPs) and other BSF infrastructure.
Adhikari had stated that the decision was taken following renewed coordination with central agencies after delays in land allocation. He also criticised the previous All India Trinamool Congress government, alleging that lack of cooperation had slowed fencing work and affected border security. According to the Chief Minister, the transfer process was initiated during the first Cabinet meeting, with the land set to be handed over to the Ministry of Home Affairs within 45 days. Officials said the fencing project is expected to significantly improve monitoring and security arrangements along the international border once completed.
