Meghalaya: CM Sangma chairs high-level intelligence meet amid border tensions with Bangladesh

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SHILLONG: In a strategic response to rising concerns along the Indo-Bangladesh border, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday convened a high-level intelligence meeting with top officials from the state government, police, Border Security Force (BSF), Customs, and the Intelligence Bureau. The meeting was aimed at assessing the evolving situation at the international border following recent provocative statements by Bangladesh’s interim leadership.

“We had a meeting today with the state Government officials, the police, the BSF, Customs and the Intelligence Bureau, this is basically being done in line or with the overall situation with Bangladesh that is there at the border area to review the situation,” said Sangma.

 “Recent statements made by the interim government, the leader, the Interim Prime Minister, which was something which was offensive and the impact of statements like these are very serious and something that is unacceptable by us as a state government and obviously as a citizen of this nation,” the Chief Minister asserted.

Highlighting the importance of preparedness and coordination, Sangma emphasized the need for continuous communication between state authorities and central agencies.

While the discussions during the meeting were kept under wraps due to their sensitive nature, Sangma confirmed that actionable intelligence and possible preventive steps were deliberated.  Despite the rising tensions, Sangma assured that the situation remains under control.

When asked whether Meghalaya was seeking additional BSF deployment along the border, the Chief Minister remained tight-lipped, citing protocol.

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