Archive · 27 Jul 2025
BSF Deploys Body Cams, Biometrics to Curb Bangladesh Infiltration
The Border Security Force (BSF) is getting thousands of body cameras to record what happens on the India-Bangladesh border.
These cameras will help document instances when illegal immigrants are sent back, and also show if criminals attack BSF personnel.
The BSF will also start collecting fingerprints and eye scans of people caught trying to cross the border illegally.
This new tech aims to provide evidence for investigations and create a database against infiltrators.
This is happening because security arrangements are being increased along the border, following political changes.
BSF to receive over 5,000 body-worn cameras for the India-Bangladesh border.
Cameras are night-vision enabled and record 12-14 hours of footage.
Biometric data (fingerprints, iris scans) will be collected at select border outposts.
Measures follow increased security concerns after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government.
The initiative aims to document interactions with illegal immigrants and address border-related crimes.
- Who
- The Border Security Force (BSF).
- What
- BSF is receiving body cameras and biometric devices for border security.
- When
- The measures are being implemented following increased security concerns after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government.
- Where
- Along the India-Bangladesh border.
- Why
- To record interactions with illegal immigrants, provide evidence, and address border-related crimes.
BSF's Stance
Bangladesh's Stance
Use of Force
BSF's Stance
BSF maintains that it only uses non-lethal or lethal force as a last resort.
Bangladesh's Stance
Bangladesh claims their nationals are being killed by the Indian side using extraordinary force.
- Number of body cameras
- Over 5,000
- Camera recording time
- 12-14 hours
- Biometric data collected
- Fingerprints, iris scans
- Reason for measures
- Increased security arrangements
- Incident count last year
- 77 attacks on BSF personnel
- Instances of attacks on BSF personnel this year
- 35 incidents (as of June)
- Incoming infiltrators apprehended by BSF (YTD)
- 1,372
