Extension of BSF's jurisdiction attempt to interfere into federal structure: Mamata Banerjee
3 years, 2 months ago

Extension of BSF's jurisdiction attempt to interfere into federal structure: Mamata Banerjee

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday criticized the Centre's move to extend the jurisdiction of the Border Security Force, alleging that it is an attempt to interfere with the federal structure of the country. The BJP-led central government had amended the BSF Act to authorize the force to undertake search, seizure, and arrest within a larger 50 km stretch, instead of 15 km, from the international border in Punjab, West Bengal, and Assam. This is an attempt to interfere with the federal structure of the country," Banerjee said at an administrative review meeting here. Banerjee had on Sunday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately withdraw the Union Home Ministry's notification that extended the jurisdiction of BSF.

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Amid rising India-Bangladesh tension, Bengal CM Mamata says BSF allowing infiltration; BJP counters
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6 days, 18 hours ago

Amid rising India-Bangladesh tension, Bengal CM Mamata says BSF allowing infiltration; BJP counters

Firstpost  

The Trinamool Congress supremo further said that she has directed DGP Rajeev Kumar to identify where these infiltrators are staying and that she would write a “strong-worded” letter to the BJP-led central government West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday the Border Security Force of easing the entry of infiltrators into India from Bangladesh as the two countries witness …

Mamata Banerjee Accuses BSF Of Helping Infiltrators, Alleges Centres Blueprint To Destabilise Bengal
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6 days, 21 hours ago

Mamata Banerjee Accuses BSF Of Helping Infiltrators, Alleges Centres Blueprint To Destabilise Bengal

ABP News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the Centre of using the Border Security Force to facilitate Bangladeshi infiltration into West Bengal. #WATCH | West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, ". This is a very internal work of BSF, and the central government also has a blueprint for this, if there was no blueprint of the central …

Centre's blueprint: Mamata Banerjee blames BSF for infiltration from Bangladesh
1 week ago

Centre's blueprint: Mamata Banerjee blames BSF for infiltration from Bangladesh

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stirred up a hornet's nest on Thursday by accusing the central forces of allowing infiltration from Bangladesh to destabilise the state. Calling it the Centre's "nefarious blueprint", Banerjee alleged that the BSF, which guards the Bangladesh border, was allowing infiltration into Bengal and also torturing women. Mamata Banerjee's remarks during an administrative meeting come …

Mamata Banerjee accuses BSF of allowing entry of infiltrators from Bangladesh to destabilise Bengal
1 week ago

Mamata Banerjee accuses BSF of allowing entry of infiltrators from Bangladesh to destabilise Bengal

India TV News  

Kolkata: In a significant development, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the Border Security Force of allowing infiltrators from Bangladesh enter India and charged the BSF with trying to destabilise the state. Mamata Banerjee said she could sense a "blueprint of the central government" behind this attitude of the BSF". "We have got information that the BSF …

Bengal DGP Hints at BSF ‘Lapses’ at Border Vigil
1 week, 3 days ago

Bengal DGP Hints at BSF ‘Lapses’ at Border Vigil

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal Police chief Rajeev Kumar indirectly pointed fingers at the Border Security Force on Sunday over “lapses” in tackling infiltration from Bangladesh in wake of the unrest in the neighbouring country. Whenever we get information about it, we share it with BSF.” Mr Kumar added, “We sensitize them and will continue to do that. He also took credit …

BSF thwarts infiltration bid, held 11 Bangladeshi nationals trying to enter India
4 months, 4 weeks ago

BSF thwarts infiltration bid, held 11 Bangladeshi nationals trying to enter India

India TV News  

Amid the unrest in Bangladesh, the Border Security Force thwarted an infiltration attempt on Sunday, apprehending eleven Bangladeshi nationals who were trying to enter India through the international borders in West Bengal, Tripura, and Meghalaya. The spokesperson said that the BSF is in regular contact with its counterpart, the Border Guard Bangladesh, to address mutual issues, particularly focusing on preventing …

BSF thwarts infiltration attempt by large Bangladeshi group in West Bengal
5 months ago

BSF thwarts infiltration attempt by large Bangladeshi group in West Bengal

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Border Security Force on Wednesday said it thwarted a "significant" infiltration attempt by a large group of Bangladeshis along the International Border in West Bengal, amid an ongoing "high alert", announced due to turmoil in the neighbouring country. According to the statement, BSF personnel demonstrated "exceptional vigilance" and proactive measures and swiftly responded to these situations," ensuring …

Trade with Bangladesh remains suspended; BSF reviews operational preparedness along border
5 months ago

Trade with Bangladesh remains suspended; BSF reviews operational preparedness along border

The Hindu  

Amidst ongoing unrest in Bangladesh, trade between India and Bangladesh remained suspended and senior officials of the Border Security Force on Tuesday reviewed operational preparedness along the border. The BSF DG has been visiting bordering areas in West Bengal for the past two days after the situation in Bangladesh turned volatile forcing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and leave …

BSF on high alert on India-Bangladesh border
5 months ago

BSF on high alert on India-Bangladesh border

Hindustan Times  

Moments after Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down and the country’s army, led by Waker-Uz-Zaman, formed an interim government in Dhaka, the Border Security Force has put all its posts on the entire 4,096-km-long border on “high alert”, people familiar with the development said. Officials added that the ministry of home affairs is closely monitoring the developments in Bangladesh …

Is Increase In BSF's Jurisdiction Unconstitutional Interference In State's Domain? Supreme Court To Consider In Punjab's Suit Against Union
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Increase In BSF's Jurisdiction Unconstitutional Interference In State's Domain? Supreme Court To Consider In Punjab's Suit Against Union

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today framed 7 key issues which are to be decided in the original suit filed by the State of Punjab challenging the Union's notification extending the jurisdiction of Border Security Force from 15 to 50 Km in the state. The bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra amongst other …

Mamata Banerjee threatens to launch probe against central govt officials in Bengal
2 years, 4 months ago

Mamata Banerjee threatens to launch probe against central govt officials in Bengal

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday hit out against the Centre over the increasing cases of raids by the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate in the state and threatened to launch a probe against central government officials stationed in Bengal. Addressing a rally of her party's student wing, Mamata Banerjee said, "I also have cases …

Mamata Banerjee ups ante against Centre, calls to limit BSF within 50 kms from border
2 years, 8 months ago

Mamata Banerjee ups ante against Centre, calls to limit BSF within 50 kms from border

Firstpost  

The Central government had amended the BSF Act to authorise the paramilitary force to undertake search, seizure and arrest within a 50 km stretch, from the International Border in Punjab, West Bengal and Assam Kolkata: In a move which may provoke the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Central government, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on 27 April, 2022, asked the Cooch …

Punjab Govt. Moves Supreme Court Challenging Centre's Decision Expanding BSF's Jurisdiction
3 years ago

Punjab Govt. Moves Supreme Court Challenging Centre's Decision Expanding BSF's Jurisdiction

Live Law  

The Punjab government has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Centre's decision that expanded the BSF's jurisdiction to undertake search, seizure, and arrest within a larger 50-km stretch from the international border in Assam, West Bengal and Punjab, as compared to the earlier 15 km.The state government, in its plea, has said the extension of the territorial jurisdiction of the. …

Extension In BSF Territorial Jurisdiction Will Help Fend Off Anti National Forces, Curb Cattle Smuggling Menace: Centre In Lok Sabha
3 years, 1 month ago

Extension In BSF Territorial Jurisdiction Will Help Fend Off Anti National Forces, Curb Cattle Smuggling Menace: Centre In Lok Sabha

Live Law  

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs yesterday defended its decision to extend the jurisdiction of the Border Security Force in the states of West Bengal, Assam, and Punjab by informing the parliament that the move is aimed at dealing with emerging threats of drones and cattle smuggling.It may be noted that Home Ministery's 2021 notification amends the 2014. The Union …

Uproar in West Bengal against extending BSF jurisdiction
3 years, 1 month ago

Uproar in West Bengal against extending BSF jurisdiction

The Hindu  

A recent notification by the Union Home Ministry extending the territorial jurisdiction of the Border Security Force from 15 kilometres to 50 km from the international border in West Bengal has triggered a political uproar in the State. On October 11, the Centre issued three separate notifications under the Criminal Procedure Code, the Passport Act, and the Passport Act, extending …

BSF DG: Demographic change in Assam, Bengal is a key reason for jurisdiction extension
3 years, 1 month ago

BSF DG: Demographic change in Assam, Bengal is a key reason for jurisdiction extension

India Today  

Demographic change in border states is one of the key reasons for extending the Border Security Force's jurisdiction, especially in West Bengal and Assam, BSF DG Pankaj Singh has said. Addressing the media, Singh said, "One of the reasons to extend the jurisdiction of BSF up to 50 km in border states was the demographic change in Assam and West …

Mamata meets PM Modi in Delhi, demands withdrawal of BSF jurisdiction extension
3 years, 1 month ago

Mamata meets PM Modi in Delhi, demands withdrawal of BSF jurisdiction extension

Firstpost  

The BSF, which was only empowered to take action up to 15 kilometres in the states of Punjab, West Bengal, and Assam, has now been authorised to extend its jurisdiction up to 50 km without any hurdle or permission New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday and demanded rolling back of …

Punjab, Bengal Assemblies’ Resolution Against BSF Jurisdiction is Driven by Narrow Politics
3 years, 1 month ago

Punjab, Bengal Assemblies’ Resolution Against BSF Jurisdiction is Driven by Narrow Politics

News 18  

Recently, the Punjab and West Bengal asemblies passed a resolution rejecting the Central government’s notification concerning the extension of the Border Security Force jurisdiction in the respective states. The Centre had earlier issued a notification extending the BSF’s jurisdiction for conducting searches, arresting suspects, and further making seizures within the area of 50 km inside Indian territory from the international …

Punjab and Bengal Assemblies passing a resolution against BSF jurisdiction is petty politicisation of national security
3 years, 1 month ago

Punjab and Bengal Assemblies passing a resolution against BSF jurisdiction is petty politicisation of national security

Firstpost  

No state government can override a Central legislation passed by Parliament; there are enough remedies already available in case any state feels there is any irregularity in the Central Act Recently, the Punjab and West Bengal Assemblies passed a resolution rejecting the Central government’s notification concerning the extension of the Border Security Force jurisdiction in the respective states. According to …

Bengal moves resolution against Centre’s order on BSF jurisdiction extension
3 years, 1 month ago

Bengal moves resolution against Centre’s order on BSF jurisdiction extension

Hindustan Times  

The West Bengal assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution against the Centre’s decision to extend the jurisdiction of the Border Security Force from 15km to 50km of the international borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh, becoming the second state to oppose the move through its state legislature. The West Bengal assembly witnessed noisy scenes as the BJP participated in a heated …

Mamata Likely to Visit Delhi Next Week; Meet PM Modi Over Dues, Increased BSF Jurisdiction
3 years, 1 month ago

Mamata Likely to Visit Delhi Next Week; Meet PM Modi Over Dues, Increased BSF Jurisdiction

News 18  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to visit New Delhi next week and meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss issues such as dues to the state and increased BSF jurisdiction, a highly-placed source said on Tuesday. Banerjee is also likely to hold meetings with leaders of other political parties,” the source told PTI. Asked about the agenda …

West Bengal Assembly passes resolution against Centre's move to expand BSF jurisdiction
3 years, 1 month ago

West Bengal Assembly passes resolution against Centre's move to expand BSF jurisdiction

India Today  

The West Bengal Assembly has passed a resolution against the central government's move to expand BSF's jurisdiction to 50km from the International Border in the state. Moving the resolution under Rule 169 of the Procedures of Conduct of Business of the House, West Bengal parliamentary affairs minister Partha Chatterjee said, "We demand that this decision be withdrawn immediately as enhancing …

BJP slams Mamata Banerjee for opposing extension of BSF jurisdiction
3 years, 1 month ago

BJP slams Mamata Banerjee for opposing extension of BSF jurisdiction

Op India  

West Bengal BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul has slammed the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal for opposing the Centre’s decision to extend the jurisdiction of BSF. We feel that this is because TMC is probably linked with smugglers & criminals: WB BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul on State resolution against the BSF Jurisdiction expansion pic.twitter.com/3htl4MP4FT — ANI November 12, 2021 BJP …

Increasing BSF jurisdiction shows distrust towards Punjab Police: Deputy CM
3 years, 1 month ago

Increasing BSF jurisdiction shows distrust towards Punjab Police: Deputy CM

Hindustan Times  

Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, who holds the home portfolio, on Thursday moved a resolution, demanding the withdrawal of the Union home ministry’s directive that increases the Border Security Force’s jurisdiction from 15km to 50km in the state. Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, who also holds the state home portfolio, moved the resolution, demanding the withdrawal …

Why Centre and States are at Loggerheads over Extension of BSF Jurisdiction
3 years, 1 month ago

Why Centre and States are at Loggerheads over Extension of BSF Jurisdiction

News 18  

The recent decision to extend the operational jurisdiction of the Border Security Forces in the three states that share international borders has triggered a fresh tussle between the Centre and the state in India. In a recent order released by the Union Home Ministry under the Border Security Force Act of 1968, the BSF under the Centre, which is entrusted …

BSF jurisdiction: parties in Punjab oppose Centre’s decision
3 years, 2 months ago

BSF jurisdiction: parties in Punjab oppose Centre’s decision

The Hindu  

At an all-party meeting convened by Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Monday, the Congress, the Shiromani Akali Dal and the Aam Aadmi Party passed a resolution against the Centre’s decision on enhancing the jurisdiction of the Border Security Force. It would also file a petition in the Supreme Court against the Centre’s unilateral decision which he said amounts …

Extension of BSF's Jurisdiction Attempt to Interfere into Federal Structure, Says Bengal CM Mamata
3 years, 2 months ago

Extension of BSF's Jurisdiction Attempt to Interfere into Federal Structure, Says Bengal CM Mamata

News 18  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday criticised the Centre’s move to extend the jurisdiction of the Border Security Force, alleging that it is an attempt to interfere into the federal structure of the country. The BJP-led central government had amended the BSF Act to authorise the force to undertake search, seizure and arrest within a larger 50 km …

Centre's BSF jurisdiction order: Punjab minister Pargat slams Amarinder, he hits back
3 years, 2 months ago

Centre's BSF jurisdiction order: Punjab minister Pargat slams Amarinder, he hits back

Firstpost  

In a joint press conference, Punjab ministers Pargat Singh and Vijay Inder Singla termed the Centre’s decision to extend the jurisdiction of the Border Security Force an “attack on federalism”. Chandigarh: Punjab minister Pargat Singh on Thursday slammed former chief minister Amarinder Singh, who voiced his support for the Centre’s decision to extend the BSF’s jurisdiction in the state, accusing …

BSF says jurisdiction change along borders is to bring uniformity across states
3 years, 2 months ago

BSF says jurisdiction change along borders is to bring uniformity across states

India Today  

The Border Security Force clarified on Thursday that the decision to extend the jurisdiction of the security force to a 50 km belt along the international border in Punjab, West Bengal and Assam was taken to “give uniformity to the jurisdiction" across the states. "The amendment will aid the border guarding force in effectively curbing trans-border crimes and the new …

'Attack on federalism', says Punjab govt on Centre extending BSF's jurisdiction; Amarinder seconds move
3 years, 2 months ago

'Attack on federalism', says Punjab govt on Centre extending BSF's jurisdiction; Amarinder seconds move

India TV News  

The Centre has amended the BSF Act to authorise the force to undertake search, seizure and arrest within a larger 50 kms stretch, instead of the existing 15 kms, from the international border in Punjab, West Bengal and Assam. But the Punjab government took strong exception on Wednesday to the Centre's reported move of empowering the BSF to carry out …

Centre enhances powers of BSF; Punjab slams move
3 years, 2 months ago

Centre enhances powers of BSF; Punjab slams move

The Hindu  

The Union Home Ministry has enhanced the powers of the Border Security Force to “arrest, search and seize” within 50 km from the international boundary in Assam, West Bengal and Punjab. “I strongly condemn the GoI’s unilateral decision to give additional powers to BSF within 50 KM belt running along the international borders, which is a direct attack on the …

Alapan Bandyopadhyay stays in Bengal, Centre mulls disciplinary action. What lies ahead?
3 years, 7 months ago

Alapan Bandyopadhyay stays in Bengal, Centre mulls disciplinary action. What lies ahead?

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay was asked to report to DoPT in Delhi on Monday, which the IAS officer skipped and instead attended meetings at the Bengal secretariat. On Monday, as Alapan Bandyopadhyay attended meetings at the Bengal secretariat instead of heading to Delhi, CM Mamata Banerjee shot a letter to PM Modi. Mamata Banerjee on Monday wrote to …

Centre Interfering in West Bengal's Jurisdiction, Says CM Mamata Banerjee on Summons to IPS Officers
4 years ago

Centre Interfering in West Bengal's Jurisdiction, Says CM Mamata Banerjee on Summons to IPS Officers

News 18  

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday accused the Centre of interfering in West Bengal's jurisdiction by summoning IPS officers to serve under it and dared the union government to impose President's Rule in the state. A top West Bengal government official said on Saturday that a communication had been sent to the union home ministry conveying the state's "unwillingness to …

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