During his visit to Tripura on June 5, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed security arrangements along the India-Bangladesh border and issued several directives aimed at strengthening border management. The review meeting took place at Salbagan and brought together senior officials from the State Government, Border Security Force (BSF), and district administrations.

Tripura, which shares an 856-kilometre international border with Bangladesh, was the focus of discussions on improving coordination between security agencies and civil authorities. Shah stressed that border protection should not be viewed solely as the responsibility of the BSF but as a collective effort involving district administrations, police, revenue officials, local representatives, and modern surveillance systems.

One of the key decisions was to introduce the Ministry of Home Affairs' CCTV monitoring model in Tripura before its implementation elsewhere. Shah also directed authorities to modernise all BSF surveillance cameras and integrate their feeds with district administration networks to improve real-time monitoring and response capabilities.

The Home Minister emphasised the need for a comprehensive security framework that combines advanced technology, local governance mechanisms, and security forces to create a robust defence system along the border. He stated that the Centre remains committed to strengthening border regions under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

To counter cross-border crimes, Shah instructed officials to organise awareness and training programmes for residents living near the border. These programmes will focus on tackling threats such as narcotics smuggling and illegal arms trafficking, with participation from local police, BSF personnel, and revenue officials.

He also called for intensified operations against drug and arms networks, directing agencies to target not only traffickers but the entire support system that enables such illegal activities.

On the economic front, Shah urged stricter monitoring of financial transactions in border districts. He recommended specialised training for district collectors and GST officials and asked the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to conduct studies related to counterfeit currency activities.

Additionally, the Home Minister ordered a review of property transactions and major construction activities in border areas. He directed officials to examine land ownership and transfer records from the past five years to identify any irregularities that could have security implications.

The meeting was attended by Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha, Director General of Police Anurag, senior BSF officers, and district-level officials from all eight border districts of the state.