Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting in Salbagan, Tripura, to review issues related to border management and strengthen coordination among agencies responsible for securing the state’s international border. The meeting was attended by the Chief Minister of Tripura, the Chief Secretary, Director General of Police, senior officials, and District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police from all eight border districts.
Shah emphasized that border security is not solely the responsibility of the Border Security Force (BSF) but a broader territorial responsibility involving district administrations, local governance institutions, and modern technology. He called for the creation of a foolproof border security grid comprising District Magistrates, Superintendents of Police, Patwaris, Sarpanches, advanced surveillance systems, and the BSF.
Highlighting the Government’s commitment under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shah said that strengthening border regions remains a top national priority. He stressed that effective border protection requires more than fencing and should include comprehensive territorial defence supported by local administration and smart technologies.
The Home Minister directed officials to organize awareness and training camps for residents living in border areas to help them tackle threats such as narcotics trafficking and illegal arms movement. He instructed that Patwaris, local police personnel, and BSF officials actively participate in these programmes.
Shah also ordered the implementation of the Ministry of Home Affairs’ CCTV surveillance model in Tripura on a pilot basis. All BSF cameras are to be upgraded and integrated with district administration networks to improve monitoring and coordination.
To curb cross-border crime, he called for frequent operations against drug and arms trafficking and urged authorities to dismantle the entire network supporting such activities. He also stressed strict monitoring of financial transactions, large construction projects, property deals, and land records in border districts while directing surveys on fake currency and enhanced financial oversight mechanisms.
