Bangladesh is a country I visited at different times. I went there as a child with my parents and sisters and recall the sheer joy of travelling through the rural areas which were dotted with ponds, each of a different colour.
In a proactive operation, Assam Police foiled an infiltration attempt on Tuesday night in Karimganj district, apprehending a Bangladeshi national who had illegally crossed into India.
In a crucial move to bolster security along the Indo-Bangladesh border, Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota has proposed the establishment of 12 additional Border Police Stations in key districts -- Cachar, Karimganj, Dhubri, and South Salmara.
The body was found in a betel nut plantation, just 1.5 kms from the India-Bangladesh border. Superintendent of Police Giri Prasad confirmed Panna’s identity through a passport found with the remains.
"The committee will maintain communication channels with their counterpart authorities in Bangladesh to ensure safety of Indian citizens and people belonging to minority communities in Bangladesh," the Ministry of Home Affairs said.
The commitment was made during a four-day inspectors general meeting held in Shillong, which concluded on Thursday.
A source close to the agency said the raids in the city were just a part of the state-wide raids in search of suspects, ranging from BSF officers to persons wielding political clout who were instrumental in thriving the racket.
Army officials said that such mortars are usually stored in bunkers seven to eight feet below under the earth, while the firing range of the shells is around 5 km.
Senior RSS activists said they will chalk out detailed programmes soon and see if Mr Bhagwat will interact with intellectuals here.
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has asked for the fencing work along India-Bangladesh border to be completed on a…
