SHILLONG, Aug 12: The Border Security Force Meghalaya has launched ‘Operation Alert’ along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya till August 16 to ensure foolproof security in the run-up to the 79th Independence Day.
The operation is being carried out in close coordination with the Meghalaya Police and other law enforcement agencies.
BSF has deployed additional troops in forward border locations and senior officers from Frontier HQ and Sector HQs have moved to the border areas to supervise the operation which involves intensified area domination, round-the-clock patrolling, surprise naka checks and riverine patrols to plug gaps in the border.
Special emphasis is being placed on countering cattle smuggling, contraband movement, and illegal crossings. Vulnerable routes—both land and riverine—are under continuous surveillance through coordinated ground and water patrols, with night vision equipment and mobile patrol teams have been pressed into service.
