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West Bengal hands over 1,024 acres to BSF for border fencing

Bengal hands over 1,024.75 acres to BSF for Bangla border fencing across 173 kmWest Bengal hands over 1,024 acres to BSF for fencing along India-Bangladesh border

West Bengal handed 1,024 acres of land to the Border Security Force for fencing along the India-Bangladesh border on July 14, 2026. The project covers 173 kilometers of the border to enhance national security and prevent illegal crossings.

This move strengthens India's border control measures and addresses long-standing security concerns in the region.

  • The India-Bangladesh border is the fifth-longest international border in the world.
  • West Bengal shares over 60% of India's total boundary with Bangladesh.
  • The Border Security Force was established in 1965 following the Indo-Pak war.