BSF on High Alert Amid Bangladesh Turmoil

The BSF has announced a high alert along the India-Bangladesh border following political unrest in Bangladesh. DG Daljit Singh Chawdhary reviewed the security measures in Kolkata. Personnel leave has been canceled and troops increased. Protests in Bangladesh led to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and departure, though unconfirmed officially.

The Border Security Force (BSF) declared a high alert on Monday along the 4,096-km India-Bangladesh border due to recent developments in Bangladesh, officials confirmed.

BSF Director General (Acting) Daljit Singh Chawdhary, along with senior commanders, arrived in Kolkata to assess the security situation.

Chawdhary inspected the North 24 Paraganas district and the Sunderbans region to review the force's readiness. The BSF ordered all field commanders to be present on ground and deploy personnel immediately.

A BSF spokesperson for the South Bengal Frontier explained, "The BSF has increased troop numbers along the Indo-Bangladesh border due to the changed situation in Bangladesh."

The spokesman also mentioned that all border personnel leaves were canceled recently after Bangladesh witnessed massive protests, leading to an all-alert stance. The unrest has reportedly caused Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and leave the country, although there is no official confirmation yet.

(With inputs from agencies.)