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International Desk, May 5, 2025 : India’s Border Security Force (BSF) has put forward a proposal to establish two new sectors under its Eastern and Western Commands to strengthen security along the borders with Bangladesh and Pakistan. The plan includes the creation of 16 new battalions and the recruitment of approximately 17,000 personnel. However, the proposal is yet to receive final approval from New Delhi, according to sources cited by news agency PTI.
A senior BSF official told BBC Bangla that the force, like other security agencies, requires an expansion to meet growing challenges. “We have been planning recruitment and battalion expansion for the coming years, but the government has not yet given final clearance for the new battalions,” the official said. Currently, the BSF operates 193 battalions.
Another official noted that the proposal, which has been under discussion for four to five years, remains pending. “No official statement has been issued by the BSF, as the government has not yet approved the plan,” a third senior official clarified, addressing media reports.
Proposed Sector in Mizoram
Under the Eastern Command, which oversees the 4,097-km India-Bangladesh border, the BSF has six frontier regions. One of these, the ‘M&C’ frontier covering Mizoram and Assam’s Cachar region, currently has three sectors—Silchar (Assam), Aizawl (Mizoram), and a separate sector for internal security in Manipur. These are supported by 12 battalions.
A senior BSF officer in the Eastern Command said the proposal for a new sector in Mizoram was submitted years ago and is not linked to recent events like the Poonch attack. However, opinions within the BSF are divided on the necessity of a new sector in Mizoram, and no final decision has been made.
The Eastern Command also includes five other frontiers—South Bengal, North Bengal, Guwahati, Meghalaya, and Tripura—and manages three battalions of the National Disaster Response Force.
Proposed Sector in Jammu
The Western Command, responsible for the 2,290-km India-Pakistan border and the 339-km Line of Control (LoC), has five frontiers: Kashmir, Jammu, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. Recent cross-border firing and the Poonch attack have underscored the need for heightened vigilance. Media reports suggest the BSF is considering a new sector in Jammu, but a senior official clarified that this proposal is not new and has been under consideration for years.
Along the LoC, the Indian Army also shares frontline duties with the BSF. Additionally, the BSF’s third command focuses on internal security, particularly anti-Naxal operations in central India.
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