HM Amit Shah,reviews issues related to border areas in Tripura

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, chaired a meeting regarding issues related to border areas in Tripura. The meeting was held in Salbagan, Tripura. The meeting was attended by Hon’ble Chief Minister, Tripura the Chief Secretary, DGP and other senior officers along with the District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police of all 8 border districts of Tripura. The meeting focused on enhanced and comprehensive border management with greater coordination of the State Government machinery.

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said that border security is not an isolated duty but a territorial responsibility. He stressed the need to develop a foolproof security grid, including the District Magistrates, Superintendents of Police, Patwaris, Sarpanches, modern technologies and the Border Security Force (BSF).

Under the leadership of PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the Government of India is strengthening every border area, with border security as its highest priority. Shri Shah emphasized that not just fencing, but total territorial defence — including the local administration, smart technology and the BSF — will make for a fully secure and foolproof border grid.

Union Home Minister directed that camps be organised to train people living along the border to tackle the threats of narcotics and arms. He instructed that the presence of Patwaris, local police and BSF personnel be ensured in these camps.

Union Home Minister Shah instructed that the Ministry of Home Affairs’ CCTV model be implemented in Tripura first, and that every camera of the BSF be upgraded and connected with the district administration..(UPDATED ON 6TH JUNE 2026)