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Kolkata: Ahead of Republic day celebrations the Eastern Command of the Border Security Force (BSF) has commenced ‘Ops Alert’ along the 4,096 km Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB) on Thursday.
Official sources said that patrolling has been intensified and border domination is being carried out both during the day and night.
Ravi Gandhi, additional director general, of Eastern Command, BSF, also toured the South Bengal Frontier to check preparedness and review interactions between the Force and the border population on the Indian side.
According to a statement released by the Headquarters, Special Director General, BSF, in Kolkata, the ‘Ops Alert’ has been initiated to prevent any untoward incident ahead of the country’s 76th Republic Day, keeping in mind the changed scenario in Bangladesh.
‘Ops Alert’ has commenced across all field formations of the BSF along the IBB to heighten security and strengthen all border outposts.
“The ADG is overseeing the operational preparedness and strategic deployment along the South Bengal Frontier. He has directed all field formations to enhance vigil and remain alert, particularly along the riverine and unfenced stretches of the IBB,” the BSF said.
‘Ops Alert’ will comprise several drills, both in-depth and forward areas. At the same time, validation of various operational procedures to tackle all eventualities along the IBB will be carried out. There will be modifications, wherever required.
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