Central Government Constitutes Panel To Oversee Situation Along India-Bangladesh Border, Announces Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday, has recently announced, that they have constituted a panel, to Oversee the Situation Along the India-Bangladesh Border.

Further, the minister also revealed, that the committee will be led by ADG, Border Security Force, Eastern Command.

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Meanwhile, the Border Security Force (BSF) has heightened its vigilance along the borders with Bangladesh. Security agencies have alerted the BSF that more than 1,200 prisoners, including terrorists, have escaped from jails in Bangladesh and might attempt to enter India.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has also stated that the government is closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh concerning the protection of minorities.

Currently in Bangladesh, an interim government led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus has been established to govern the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while congratulating Yunus on his appointment as the chief advisor of Bangladesh’s interim government said

‘My best wishes to Professor Muhammad Yunus on the assumption of his new responsibilities. We hope for an early return to normalcy, ensuring the safety and protection of Hindus and all other minority communities. India remains committed to working with Bangladesh to fulfill the shared aspirations of both our peoples for peace, security and development.’

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