Land Handed Over for Installation of Advanced Sensors Along the India–Bangladesh Border, Says Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

The Government of West Bengal has handed over the required land for the installation of an advanced surveillance sensor system along the India–Bangladesh international border, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced. According to the Chief Minister, the initiative is intended to strengthen border security by introducing modern technology capable of improving real-time monitoring of sensitive border areas.

The proposed sensor network is expected to assist security agencies in detecting illegal infiltration, cross-border smuggling, and other unlawful activities more efficiently. Officials believe that the use of advanced surveillance technology will provide continuous monitoring of vulnerable stretches of the border and enable quicker responses to potential security threats.

The Chief Minister stated that the state’s role has been to facilitate the project by making the required land available so that the installation process can move forward. Government sources say the initiative is aimed at improving coordination between state authorities and central security agencies responsible for border management.

While the announcement highlights the government’s commitment to strengthening border infrastructure, detailed information regarding the project’s total cost, technical specifications, implementation schedule, and the specific border locations where the sensors will be installed in the first phase has not yet been officially released. Authorities are expected to share further details as the project progresses.