India, Bangladesh agree to curb trans-border crime by increasing Coordinated Patrols

 India and Bangladesh have agreed to intensify joint efforts to combat trans-border crimes by enhancing vigilance, increasing coordinated patrols, and sharing real-time intelligence. The commitment was made in a joint statement issued after a four-day Director General-level border conference held at Border Guard Bangladesh’s Pilkhana Headquarters in Dhaka. The Indian delegation was led by Border Security Force, Director General Daljit Singh Chawdhary, while the Bangladeshi side was headed by Border Guard Bangladesh Director General Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui. Both forces emphasized the importance of the Coordinated Border Management Plan in tackling smuggling, human trafficking, illegal intrusion, and terrorism. They agreed to educate border populations, implement socio-economic development in vulnerable areas, and expedite pending infrastructure work near the International Border. Reaffirming a ‘Zero Tolerance’ stance on terrorism and insurgent activity, both sides committed to continued collaboration, including fencing initiatives and protection of riverbanks, to ensure peace and security along the border.