Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Meghalaya Seeks Closer Border Fence After Attack
Meghalaya is asking India to talk to Bangladesh about moving the border fence.
They want to build the fence closer to the border to keep people safe.
This is because some villages are currently outside the fence and are at risk.
Recently, some people from Bangladesh crossed the border, hurt a local, and were arrested.
Meghalaya has a section of the border that isn't fenced, which makes it easier for people to cross.
The government wants to make sure these villages are inside the fence for protection.
Meghalaya seeks to adjust border fencing with Bangladesh.
A local was attacked by alleged Bangladeshi nationals.
Six suspects were apprehended and arrested.
Meghalaya has a 40 km unfenced border stretch.
The state wants to include villages within the fence for safety.
- Who
- Meghalaya government.
- What
- Meghalaya seeks adjustment of border fencing with Bangladesh.
- When
- Following an attack on a local on August 8.
- Where
- India-Bangladesh border, Meghalaya.
- Why
- To ensure village safety and prevent villages from being outside the fence.
Meghalaya Government
Bangladesh Government
Border Fencing Location
Meghalaya Government
Adjust fence closer to border to include villages.
Bangladesh Government
Follow existing international fencing guidelines.
- Location
- India-Bangladesh border, Meghalaya
- Unfenced Stretch
- 40 km
- Incident
- Assault and stabbing of a local
- Suspects
- Alleged Bangladeshi nationals
- Action
- Increased security and arrests
Sources
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Meghalaya seeks Centre’s help to push Bangladesh for fencing closer to zero line