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West Bengal Fast-Tracks 1,000 Km of Land for 172 Km of Border Fencing
The Hindu·Wednesday, 15 July 2026
West Bengal has allocated 1,000 km of land to the Border Security Force to construct about 172 km of fencing along the international border. The state said it has expedited the land transfer process to the BSF. This is a major step in securing one of India's most porous border stretches.
Why It Matters
Border security in West Bengal has long been a concern linked to illegal immigration and trafficking — this move directly addresses a gap that has existed for years.
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