Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Village Protests BSF Bamboo Cutting Near Bangladesh Border
In a village near the Bangladesh border in India, people are upset because the Border Security Force (BSF) cut down their bamboo plants.
The BSF says they do this to keep the border area clear for security reasons, so they can see better and protect the area.
The villagers say the bamboo is not near the border and they have been growing it for years without any problems.
They protested and told their local leaders, but the BSF says they will come back to cut more bamboo.
The local leaders are trying to talk to the BSF to solve the problem.
Protests erupted in Pirijpur village near the Bangladesh border after BSF personnel cut down bamboo plants.
BSF claims vegetation near the border reduces visibility and affects surveillance, hence the restrictions.
Villagers allege that banana orchards and bamboo groves were cut down without prior notice, despite being far from the border.
A new BSF battalion deployed in the area has allegedly cut down nearly a thousand banana plants in nearby villages.
Local panchayat members are involved in resolving the issue, considering both farmers' interests and security concerns.
- Who
- Villagers of Pirijpur, BSF personnel, local panchayat members
- What
- Protests over BSF cutting down bamboo plants
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Pirijpur, Chingishpur panchayat, South Dinajpur, West Bengal, India
- Why
- BSF claims vegetation reduces border visibility and affects surveillance; villagers claim bamboo groves are far from the border and have been cultivated for years without objection
- Location
- Pirijpur, Chingishpur panchayat, South Dinajpur, West Bengal, India
- Border Country
- Bangladesh
- Security Force Involved
- Border Security Force (BSF)
- Vegetation Restrictions
- No bushes, bamboo groves, or large trees allowed near the border
- Prohibited Crops
- Jute, maize, banana, bamboo
- BSF Battalion Involved
- 123rd battalion
- Local Political Representative
- Vijay Kisku (Trinamool Congress)
- Panchayat Chief
- Ranjan Mahato