Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Farmers Protest BSF Restrictions Along the Border
People living near the border with Bangladesh are upset with the Border Security Force (BSF).
Farmers are having trouble getting their cows to their fields, which makes it hard to grow crops.
The BSF is making them wait and checking their IDs.
Residents in one village also have to show ID to the BSF to enter or leave their homes, even though they live in India.
They are not happy about this and have protested.
Local officials are now looking into the issues to try and find a solution that satisfies everyone.
Farmers in South Dinajpur and Cooch Behar districts expressed discontent over BSF actions.
Farmers protested restrictions on taking cattle to fields near the Bangladesh border.
BSF allows limited access, causing difficulties for farmers in cultivating crops.
Villagers in Cooch Behar protested a BSF check post requiring ID verification.
Local officials have promised to address the grievances of the affected residents.
- Who
- Farmers and residents near the Bangladesh border, and BSF personnel.
- What
- Protests against the BSF's actions, including restrictions on movement and ID checks.
- When
- Tuesday, and prior days.
- Where
- South Dinajpur and Cooch Behar districts, near the Bangladesh border.
- Why
- Farmers are facing difficulties cultivating their land, and residents feel harassed by security measures.
Residents
BSF
Border Security vs. Residents' Rights
Residents
Residents feel harassed by BSF, with restricted access to fields and mandatory identity checks within Indian territory.
BSF
BSF enforces security measures; residents must cooperate with identity checks for safety.
- Affected Locations
- South Dinajpur and Cooch Behar districts
- Issue
- BSF's actions, including restrictions and ID checks
- Protesters
- Farmers and local residents
- Farmers' complaint
- Limited access to fields, impacting crop production
- Residents' complaint
- Compulsory ID checks, even within village limits
- Official Response
- Investigation and promises of resolution