Assurance of Border Security Amid Bangladesh Turmoil

Tipra Motha's leader Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma stated that Indian Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured him of no illegal infiltration from Bangladesh, which is experiencing unrest. The BSF issued a high alert along the India-Bangladesh border, emphasizing the need for vigilant protection of India's boundaries, particularly in the Northeast.

Tipra Motha supremo Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma announced on Monday that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured him that no infiltration would be allowed from Bangladesh, currently facing political turmoil.

Tipra Motha, a tribal-based party, is part of the ruling BJP-led alliance in Tripura. Debbarma conveyed Shah's assurance in a Facebook post, emphasizing that India's borders are well-protected and illegal influx will be strictly prohibited. Shah is reportedly monitoring the situation closely.

In response to the developments in Bangladesh, the Border Security Force (BSF) has issued a high alert across its formations along the 4,096-km India-Bangladesh border. Debbarma underscored the importance of indigenous people in safeguarding India's borders, especially in the Northeast. He cited the growing anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh and its potential impact on border states such as Tripura, West Bengal, Meghalaya, and Assam.

In light of reports that Sheikh Hasina resigned as Bangladesh's prime minister and fled the country amid violent protests, Debbarma stressed the need for India to have a contingency plan to protect its land rights and national security.

(With inputs from agencies.)