The Border Security Force (BSF) said on Sunday that they have seized 12 gold biscuits weighing 1.662 kg from the Nadia district of West Bengal, and arrested an Indian smuggler at Tarali in the North 24-Parganas district with 10.83 kg silver ornaments.
DIG and Spokesperson, South Bengal Frontier, BSF, N K Pandey, claimed on Sunday that a Bangladeshi smuggler was killed after BSF personnel fired in ‘self-defence’ along the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB) in the North 24-Parganas district of West Bengal, and recovered 175 cough syrup bottles of Phensedyl.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the West Bengal police has begun its probe into the recent violence in Murshidabad which claimed three lives.
The Sealdah Division took a host of measures following the Regional Meteorological Centre issuing an alert for Kalboisakhi (seasonal thunderstorms) with lightning and strong gusty surface wind in parts of South Bengal from 20 to 22 March bringing potential threat to smooth suburban train operations in the division.
Kolkata is also headed for hot and humid weather conditions this weekend brought by soaring day temperature and increased humidity.
The event was held in the wake of International Women's Day.
As human-elephant conflicts become a perennial menace across the south Bengal districts over the years, the forest department aims to minimise depredation and movement of the migratory herds of elephants.
Around 15,000 participants are slated to take part to compete in 12 outdoor and indoor games at the South Bengal's first ever Sports Carnival here.
The Border Security Force (BSF) has foiled an infiltration attempt along the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB) in West Bengal's Nadia district, officials said.
Rapid economic and population growth in south Bengal have significantly heightened pressures on wildlife resources and their habitats.
