Amit Shah Orders Fortnightly Border Security Reviews, Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance on Infiltration

North Bengal: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday chaired a high-level security meeting in North Bengal, emphasizing the Centre's zero-tolerance policy against illegal infiltration along the Indo-Bangladesh border and the strategically important Chicken's Neck corridor.

आज पश्चिम बंगाल के सिलीगुड़ी में भारत-बांग्लादेश सीमा से जुड़े सुरक्षा मुद्दों पर बैठक की।

मोदी सरकार सीमावर्ती क्षेत्रों में मादक पदार्थों की तस्करी, आर्थिक अपराध और घुसपैठ के खिलाफ ज़ीरो टॉलरेंस की नीति के तहत आगे बढ़ रही है।

अब पश्चिम बंगाल में राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा से जुड़े… pic.twitter.com/GHJueSxMX7

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 18, 2026

The meeting was attended by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, senior administrative officials, and top security personnel. Shah stressed that border security remains a top national priority and directed all agencies to ensure strict enforcement of anti-infiltration measures.

The BSF's valor stands as India's invincible fortress on the border. Delighted to have interacted with the BSF Jawans during high tea at Jumagachh Border Outpost in Siliguri, West Bengal. pic.twitter.com/Tcz4HLkh4K

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 18, 2026

The Home Minister instructed authorities to expedite the identification of illegal immigrants and initiate their deportation through due legal procedures. He also ordered heightened vigilance to prevent the creation or issuance of forged identity cards, fake government documents, and fraudulent citizenship records.

To strengthen coordination among security and administrative agencies, Shah mandated that review meetings be held every 15 days to assess border security, infiltration trends, and intelligence sharing. He emphasized seamless inter-departmental coordination to ensure effective implementation.

The Home Minister also directed officials to promptly investigate complaints related to unauthorized constructions at religious sites and take appropriate legal action wherever required.

Following the meeting, the Chief Secretary of West Bengal is expected to issue detailed operational guidelines for district administrations and field officers to ensure uniform implementation of the Centre's directives.

Reaffirming the government's stance, Amit Shah said that the Centre has adopted a "zero-tolerance policy" against illegal infiltration and instructed officials to keep this principle at the forefront while carrying out their responsibilities.