Dhaka, August 05: In a major step to check intrusion of militants and criminals, Bangladesh government today said it proposes to beef up the country”s border security system and deployment. “Foolproof security of the borders will be ensured by reorganising the police and the border forces to prevent the intrusion of such elements,” State Minister for Home Affairs Shamsul Haque Tuku said.
The minister”s remarks assumes significance in the backdrop of militant groups from the North-East setting up sanctuaries in Bangladesh. India has long suspected that groups like ULFA have sanctuaries across the borders.
Addressing senior police officials here at Metropolitan Police headquarters, Tuku said: “if it can be done, they (militants, criminals) will not be able to stay here, even after their intrusion”. It was his first interaction with the law enforcement agencies since assuming office under a cabinet reshuffle last week.
The detectives last month arrested two suspected Indian militants having links with India-based Asif Reza Commando Force and Pakistan”s Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
—-Agencies