Bihar Sound Alert Amid Bangladesh Unrest

Bihar has issued an alert in response to the unrest in neighboring Bangladesh, with police instructed to maintain vigilance in coordination with paramilitary forces. While Bihar does not border Bangladesh, its proximity to Nepal and West Bengal makes it susceptible to illegal immigration.

Bihar has issued an alert as tensions rise in neighboring Bangladesh, according to top police official J S Gangwar.

The alert is focused on districts close to Bangladesh, with state police coordinating with central paramilitary forces to maintain vigilance.

Although Bihar does not share a direct border with Bangladesh, its porous boundary with Nepal and densely populated areas in northeastern districts, known as 'Seemanchal', make it vulnerable to illegal immigration via West Bengal, especially amidst the political turmoil in Bangladesh following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation.

(With inputs from agencies.)