Pranay Verma discusses border security, cooperation amid fencing tensions

Pranay Verma, the Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, has reiterated New Delhi's commitment to maintaining a crime-free border and effectively addressing challenges related to smuggling, criminal movements, and trafficking.

"We have an understanding regarding fencing the border for security purposes, and the two border forces, BSF and BGB, have been in regular communication," Pranay told reporters after meeting with Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Jashim Uddin at the Foreign Ministry today.

"We expect that this understanding will be implemented and there will be a cooperative approach to combating crimes along the border," Pranay added.

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India ceases border fencing amid strong resistance from BGB, residents: Home adviser

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Pranay Verma today in response to escalating tensions surrounding the ongoing fencing along the India-Bangladesh border.

Earlier in the day, Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said that India had been compelled to halt the construction of the barbed wire fence along the border. This move followed strong opposition from the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and local residents.

At a press conference discussing the Bangladesh-India border situation, Jahangir said, "Due to some unequal agreements signed during the previous government's tenure, several issues have arisen along the Bangladesh-India border."

He further said, "However, the efforts of our people and the BGB have forced India to stop certain activities, including the construction of barbed wire fences."

In response to these tensions, the Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the Indian High Commissioner for discussions on the issue, underlining the seriousness of the matter.