Shillong (Meghalaya), [India], January 5 (ANI): The Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya Frontier announced today that it has seized a significant amount of narcotics and fake Indian currency worth Rs 49.20 crore in 2023. This seizure was part of the BSF’s ongoing efforts to combat smuggling and maintain the sanctity of the Indo-Bangladesh border.
According to a press statement released by the BSF Meghalaya Frontier, the seized contraband included 3550 cattle, 4989 bottles of phensedyl, 9.885 kg of ganja, 9818 quintals of sugar, and fake Indian currency notes amounting to Rs 55,000. The value of the narcotics and counterfeit currency seized in 2023 surpassed the previous year’s total of Rs 28.15 crore.
The BSF Meghalaya Frontier has been entrusted with overseeing a challenging 444 km stretch of the International Border with Bangladesh. Despite facing obstacles such as tough terrain, unfenced patches, elephant corridors, and heavy rainfall, the BSF has demonstrated exceptional vigilance and efficiency in carrying out its duties.
Apart from its border security responsibilities, the BSF Meghalaya actively engages in ‘Civic Action Programmes’ aimed at fostering mutual trust and strengthening relations with local communities. Throughout 2023, troops under the BSF Meghalaya organized 45 such programs, including medical camps that provided free check-ups, distributed medicines, and supplied essential items to those in need.
To encourage cooperation and showcase sportsmanship, the Meghalaya FTR HQ BSF hosted the BSF Inter Frontier Judo, Gymnastics, and Taekwondo Championship at NEHU, Shillong. Additionally, the ‘Meri Mati Mera Desh’ campaign was organized along the Indo-Bangladesh Border in collaboration with the civil administration of Meghalaya state, paying tribute to the martyrs of the nation.
The BSF Meghalaya also actively participates in community service activities by organizing blood donation camps, providing emergency medical assistance, and conducting rescue operations in various incidents.
The relentless efforts of the BSF Meghalaya Frontier exemplify its commitment to safeguarding the Indo-Bangladesh border and maintaining the sanctity and tranquility of the international border. Through its operations and community engagement initiatives, the BSF continues to play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of the region.
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