Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inspected indigenous border security technologies at the Jhumagachh Border Outpost in Siliguri, West Bengal, as part of efforts to strengthen border security. The Minister examined a radio-based fence breach detection system that instantly alerts personnel by broadcasting a pre-recorded message when the border fence is tampered with. He also reviewed an infra-red alarm system designed for difficult terrains such as areas with rivers and streams, which provides advance warning to troops when infrared beams are interrupted. Additionally, Shah inspected a gate management system facilitating safe movement for civilians and farmers along the India-Bangladesh border.
During the visit, the Union Home Minister laid the foundation for three Border Security Force projects worth ₹47 crore through virtual mode. He also laid the foundation for the construction of a 4-kilometer-long border fence costing ₹30 crore on newly acquired land for two border outposts in West Bengal, bringing the total project value to ₹77 crore.
Shah participated in the 'Prahari Sammelan' where he interacted with BSF personnel and emphasized that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the government is committed to making India's borders impregnable. The government is establishing a quadrangular security grid based on the concept of 'smart borders' to fortify borders and prevent infiltration. The welfare of security personnel guarding the nation's borders and their families was stated as a top priority for the government. The event was attended by several dignitaries including the Chief Minister of West Bengal and the Director General of the Border Security Force.