Bamboo Barriers, Real Risks: Unfenced Bengal-Bangladesh Border Poses Security Threat

• Calcutta High Court ordered West Bengal to provide land to BSF by March 31 for border fencing.
• Over 500 km of the 2,217-km Bengal-Bangladesh border remains unfenced, facilitating criminal activities and infiltration.
• News18 found makeshift bamboo barriers in Kalopur Uttarpara, Nadia district, highlighting the urgent need for permanent fencing.
• Local villagers, including Shyamal Biswas and Ananda Roy, expressed fear and concern over infiltrators and smugglers due to the lack of proper fencing.
• The issue affects areas like Barunberia and Silberia, with residents and the Matua community member Anita Kundu emphasizing the need for permanent security.

Why It Matters: Unfenced Bengal-Bangladesh border stretches, marked by makeshift barriers, pose significant security risks and local fears.