India, Bangladesh discuss security, border management

India and Bangladesh discussed in detail security and border management related issues during the two-day Joint Working Group and the Home Secretary-level talks, which concluded here yesterday.

During the meetings, both countries agreed to enhance cooperation in border management by way of a coordinated border management plan, increased joint patrolling for reducing the crimes being committed by criminals and smugglers and higher vigil on the border by deployment of troops of Bangladesh in unguarded border areas of Bangladesh, particularly along the borders facing Tripura and Mizoram.

The Indian delegation appreciated the steps taken by the Bangladesh authorities in acting against the carriers of fake Indian currency notes, and action taken against the Indian Insurgent Groups (IIGs) taking shelter in the bordering areas of Bangladesh. oth countries also agreed to act against the criminals engaged in human trafficking from Bangladesh to India and other countries.

India and Bangladesh have also agreed to resolve the issues concerning fishermen drifting inadvertently across the maritime boundaries. In a gesture of goodwill, both countries have started sending back fishermen with their boats without losing time.

Both countries have expressed satisfaction over these meetings which have proved very fruitful in resolving local issues immediately without following the long process of referring the matters to the respective governments.