Amit Shah Inspects Smart Border Technologies at Siliguri Post
Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the Jhumagachh Border Outpost of the 18th Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Siliguri, West Bengal, on July 18, 2026. During the visit, he reviewed indigenous and state-of-the-art technologies aimed at strengthening border security along the India-Bangladesh border.
Mr. Shah observed exhibitions of the Intruder Warning System, Radio-based Fence Intrusion Detection System, Gate Management Software, and the Indigenous Border Security System installed on a new-design fence. He later stated on social media that the borders are becoming 'an ideal example of modern border security' with these upgrades.
He also chaired a high-level meeting with senior BSF officers, attended by West Bengal Chief Minister Adhikari, Members of Parliament, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Border Management Secretary Rajendra Kumar, Intelligence Bureau Director Mahesh Dixit, BSF Director General Praveen Kumar, and other state and district officials.
During the visit, Mr. Shah virtually laid foundation stones and inaugurated development projects worth ₹77.06 crore. These include a 4-km border fence to be constructed at ₹30 crore on newly acquired land for two border outposts in the state. He stated that the government is establishing a 'quadrangular security grid' and prioritising the welfare of security personnel.
India shares a 4,096 km border with Bangladesh, of which 2,216 km lies in West Bengal. According to previous official records, approximately 80% of the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal is already fenced. The Sundarbans region, with its dense mangrove forests and numerous river channels, remains a significant challenge for complete fencing.
The BSF has said it will expedite border fencing in coordination with other government departments. The central government has emphasised the concept of 'Smart Borders' to prevent infiltration and ensure security.
