Shillong, April 05: Mr. O.P. Upadhyay, Inspector General of BSF Meghalaya Frontier, attended a meeting chaired by the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Mr. Conrad Sangma on Friday in his office chamber.
The IG BSF expressed gratitude for the active support extended by the state administration and police, the IG BSF apprised Chief Minister about the issues related to border security, cross-border movement coordination and cooperation between BSF and state agencies.
During the discussion, the IG BSF updated the Chief Minister on the current security situation along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya and BSF’s efforts to prevent trans-border crimes, smuggling, and illegal infiltration. The Chief Minister acknowledged BSF’s vital role in safeguarding the international border and ensuring citizen safety.
The CM emphasized the importance of continued collaboration, intelligence sharing, and community engagement to maintain peace and security in border areas in the state of Meghalaya.
Additionally, the meeting addressed developmental concerns in border villages and explored ways to enhance coordination among the BSF, state agencies, and local communities.
The IG BSF reaffirmed the force’s commitment to national security and assured full cooperation with the state government in maintaining law and order along the international boundary.
