DG-BSF inspects border fencing works at Sonamura, efforts made to plug the fencing gaps

On the 2nsecond day of visit to Tripura Frontier, the DG-BSF, Nitin Agrawal accompanied by Ms Sonali Mishra, ADG(Eastern Command) visited  the area of Border out post (BOP) NC Nagar at Sonamura subdivision in Sepahijala district.

 During the visit, DG BSF inspected the ongoing border fencing work and reviewed the operational preparedness of the BSF Battalion deployed in the area. He also participated in Inter Battalion friendly volleyball match played between the troops.

 He applauded the tireless efforts and dedication in safeguarding the borders and efforts made by BSF Tripura frontier to prevent trans-border crimes on the Indo-Bangladesh border.

Thereafter, he interacted with the media personnel and briefed them about present security scenario along the International Boundary (IB), efforts made to plug the fencing gaps, erection of the border fencing on remaining unfenced patches and use of latest gadgets by BSF troops to keep surveillance on the activities of illegal infiltration and smuggling. He emphasized upon the friendly and cooperative attitude of BSF troops towards the farmers going ahead of fencing.

 DG BSF inaugurated Border out Post (BOP) Greh Chand Para under Dhalai district and reviewed ongoing fencing and road work.

Under Civic Action Programme distributed computer and study material among the students. He also distributed sewing machine and other essential items amongst women of nearby villages to empower and make them economically self-sufficient.