Chief Minister Manik Saha said vulnerable stretches along the India-Bangladesh border need urgent repair as the state strengthens anti-drug and security measures
Agartala: Chief Minister Manik Saha, on May 21, said Tripura has urged the Centre to accelerate the repair and modernisation of damaged sections of the India-Bangladesh border fencing, warning that weak border infrastructure continues to fuel infiltration, smuggling and narcotics trafficking.
Speaking after the passing-out parade of recruit constables at the KTD Singh Police Training Academy in Narsinghgarh, Saha said the issue was raised during the recent North Eastern Council plenary meeting.
“We have already submitted reports and photographs to the Centre showing vulnerable stretches affected by erosion, difficult terrain and water bodies,” he said, adding that some border infrastructure had also been allegedly damaged by miscreants.
The Chief Minister said a central team is likely to visit Tripura soon to assess the situation. He further noted that the state currently follows a three-layer border security arrangement involving the Border Security Force, Tripura State Rifles and state police.
Highlighting the growing drug menace, Saha claimed narcotics from Myanmar pass through the northeastern states before entering Bangladesh via Tripura. “Unless the borders are fully secured, the drug problem will continue,” he said.
The Chief Minister also launched the 1“1q emergency feature linked to the 112 helpline, claiming Tripura is the first state to introduce the system for women and elderly travellers.
Additionally, 476 constables, including 318 women, joined the Tripura Police after completing training.
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