Archive · 23 Jul 2026
West Bengal Approves NIA Police Station
The West Bengal government has decided to set up a special police station for the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the state.
This will help the NIA have a permanent place to work in West Bengal.
The government also approved giving land to build fences and other security structures along the border with Bangladesh.
This includes building a new steel bridge in Jalpaiguri.
The areas where this will happen are North Dinajpur, Nadia, Malda, Murshidabad, and Jalpaiguri.
The Border Security Force (BSF) will be involved in these projects.
West Bengal government approves a dedicated NIA police station.
The police station will provide a permanent establishment for the NIA in the state.
Land transfer approved for border fencing and security infrastructure.
Border districts include North Dinajpur, Nadia, Malda, Murshidabad, and Jalpaiguri.
New steel bridge to be constructed in Jalpaiguri for the BSF.
- Who
- West Bengal government, National Investigation Agency (NIA), Border Security Force (BSF)
- What
- Approval of a dedicated NIA police station and land transfer for border infrastructure
- When
- After a cabinet meeting on Wednesday
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- To enhance security and strengthen anti-terror operations
State Government
Central Government
Purpose of NIA Police Station
State Government
The state government sees it as a step to enhance security and cooperation with central agencies.
Central Government
The central government views it as a necessary measure to strengthen anti-terror operations in the state.
- Agency
- National Investigation Agency (NIA)
- State
- West Bengal
- Border Districts
- North Dinajpur, Nadia, Malda, Murshidabad, Jalpaiguri
- Infrastructure
- Border fencing, border outposts, steel bridge
- Security Agency
- Border Security Force (BSF)
