Relevance : GS 3 (Internal Security )
Interceptions: data
- Stable Interceptions: Despite major political changes in Bangladesh, there hasn’t been a significant increase in the number of undocumented people intercepted at the India-Bangladesh border.
- Apprehensions Data: From August 5 to November 27, 1,393 Bangladeshis were apprehended, compared to 1,144 from January 1 to August 4.
- Overall Interceptions: A total of 3,907 undocumented people have been intercepted this year, including Indians and other nationalities.
- BSF Vigilance: The Border Security Force (BSF) has heightened its vigilance along the 4,096–km border with Bangladesh since August.
- Minority Concerns: There have been no mass movements of minority communities into India, despite fears for their safety.
- The recent political upheaval in Bangladesh, including the departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has not led to a spike in border interceptions.
- The BSF has maintained heightened vigilance, ensuring that unauthorised entries are minimised.
