# India-Bangladesh Sundarbans border security

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-bangladesh-sundarbans-border-security
> Updated: 2026-08-11T07:19:57.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Border Security Force (BSF) Director General Praveen Kumar conducted a security review of the India-Bangladesh border in the Sundarbans region from July 11 to 14, 2026. The visit focused on assessing troop readiness in riverine and coastal terrain, evaluating the security grid, and monitoring progress on fencing projects intended to prevent illegal infiltration.

During the visit, Kumar held high-level meetings to emphasize the necessity of inter-agency coordination between border forces, central agencies, and local administrations. He also engaged with border communities to reaffirm the BSF’s commitment to maintaining vigilance and public-force ties in the ecologically sensitive area.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-11: ITBP Director General visits Sikkim border outposts

ITBP Director General Shatrujeet Kapoor visited high-altitude forward border outposts in Sikkim to review operational readiness and interact with troops.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/itbp-director-general-visits-sikkim-border-outposts

### 2026-07-14: India-Bangladesh Sundarbans Border Security Review by BSF DG Praveen Kumar

BSF chief Praveen Kumar reviewed troop readiness, fencing progress and inter‑agency coordination on the India‑Bangladesh Sundarbans border during a July 11‑14 visit, emphasizing community cooperation and border

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-bangladesh-sundarbans-border-security-review-by-bsf-dg-praveen-kumar

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