Meghalaya Steps Up Vigilance Amid Assam's Eviction Drives
The Meghalaya government has ordered its deputy commissioners to remain vigilant against potential illegal immigrant influx, following Assam's eviction operations. Authorities are coordinating with border security to monitor vulnerable areas and ensure law and order. The Border Security Force has increased surveillance along the inter-state border.
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The Meghalaya government has taken action to tackle potential illegal immigration influxes due to eviction drives in neighboring Assam, a state official announced on Thursday. The order necessitates all deputy commissioners to remain vigilant and collaborate with the police and border security forces.
The Additional Chief Secretary (Home), Shakil P Ahamed, issued this directive amidst Assam's intensified evictions targeting encroachers in areas like Barpeta, Lakhimpur, Hojai, and Nagaon. Displaced individuals are suspected to include illegal immigrants.
In response, the Border Security Force (BSF) has ramped up its activities along the inter-state border. Recently, BSF personnel in Meghalaya detained several Bangladeshi nationals who entered and traveled without proper documentation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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