NEW DELHI: Contrary to the government's claims that there has been no largescale illegal migration from Bangladesh in recent years, Army chief general Bikram Singh on Tuesday called it a matter of "grave concern" and a threat to national security. "The problem of illegal migration in Bangladesh has led to demographic changes in the northeast. It has led to serious internal security challenges in Assam," Singh told a seminar on "Border and Naxal Management", organised by a security think tank. He said the forces had received a lot of help from the current political dispensation in Bangladesh but responsibility needed to be fixed on illegal migration. Singh also came down heavily on Pakistan for keeping the western border on fire by indulging in record ceasefire violations last year and blamed it on Islamabad's agenda to foment terrorism in the Kashmir valley in order to maintain its military presence in border areas. "The 2003 ceasefire was holding good, but last year has seen an increase in violations. It is being done with an agenda to hype terror in the valley to maintain army presence...," the Army chief said adding that Indian army had given Pakistan a fitting reply. "I don't want to sound jingoistic... But we have given Pakistan a bloody nose," Singh said. He warned that as long as the nexus between the state polity (in Pakistan) and terror outfits like LeT continued and it kept getting financial support in an institutional manner, the forces should be prepared for all eventualities. Singh also raised the red flag over former militants from Kashmir returning to the Valley through Nepal under the state government's rehabilitation policy. He said many of them are suspected to indulge in forming sleeper cells for terror outfits. "Use of the Nepal route by former Kashmiri militants to come back to the valley is a cause for concern. Though it appears they have mellowed down, the fear is that they could form sleeper cells and carry out terror activities. We have to be careful," he said. The Army chief also lamented partial implementation of recommenations of the group of ministers, formed in the wake of the Kargil Review Committee report in 2000. The panel had suggested various changes in the security apparatus including synergy of stake holders, dedicated resources for border management, enhancing of combat power of forces, synergy of various intelligence agencies and the mantra of "one border one force" which asked for all active borders to be under the operational control of the Army. Illegal immigration from Bangladesh a threat to national security: Army chief - The Times of India
Re: Illegal immigration from BD a threat to national security: Army Ch We all know that, Illegal immigration from Bangladesh a threat to national security! However, why aren't we taking any measures to stop that? All lip service and no outcome Why can't seal off the BD borders?
Re: Illegal immigration from BD a threat to national security: Army Ch Another reason why we need Modi at the centre, NDA did a lot of fencing at north-east border and won some petitions in that regard in the H'ble SC.
Re: Illegal immigration from BD a threat to national security: Army Ch Beheading of Soldier's and continues killing of brave Jawans & officers in ceasefire violation by Pakistan is treat to National security BSF can handle the Bangladesh issue Mr Manmohan singh 2 ( Bikram singh) soon complete your tenure till july and get lost you are just a puppet nothing more under UPA goons
Re: Illegal immigration from BD a threat to national security: Army Ch The unfortunate and regrettable part is that everyone knows it, except our worthy Govt.
Re: Illegal immigration from BD a threat to national security: Army Ch they should be thrown in to pigs pit.
Re: Illegal immigration from BD a threat to national security: Army Ch They are already living in the pit you just mentioned hence, they are jumping out and crossing the Indian borders. We just need to make sure that, the swine pit is well guarded with the fences so that, pigs remain there only.
Re: Illegal immigration from BD a threat to national security: Army Ch we should fence it with pigs fat.
Re: Illegal immigration from BD a threat to national security: Army Ch what is he talking about. for india, bangladeshis are the biggest asset and resource of vote bank,without whom our politician died
Re: Illegal immigration from BD a threat to national security: Army Ch For vote bank, cheap labour and cheap domestic help for the fat cats who make policies in govt, business and industry in Delhi!
Re: Illegal immigration from BD a threat to national security: Army Ch illegal immigration of Bangladeshis is a big problem which the nation is facing since the last 4 decades. Scanners should be place along with the borders and more BSF troops should be stationed and even coast guards patrol boats should be increased.
Re: Illegal immigration from BD a threat to national security: Army Ch What does Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi & Manmohan Singh have to say about this? Is Rajiv Awas Yojana intended for them. Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY)
Re: Illegal immigration from BD a threat to national security: Army Ch Are you saying that illegal bangladeshis are taking benefits of Rajiv Awas Yojana ? In Andhra Pradesh it has been implemented in Greater Hyderabad Mpl.Corp(GHMC ), Greater Visakhapatnam Mpl.Corp(GVMC), Vijayawada, Tirupathi, Guntur, Nellore, Kurnool, Rajamundry, Warangal, Kakinada and Ramagundam. In Karnataka scheme will cover Mangalore, Hubli-Dharwad, Bellary, Shimoga, Mysore, Bangalore, Tumkur, Gulbarga, Belguam and Davangere cities.
Re: Illegal immigration from BD a threat to national security: Army Ch What if BSF men are corrupt ? What if Bangladeshi mixed with Indian Bengali , can u make a difference
Re: Illegal immigration from BD a threat to national security: Army Ch BSF men are not corrupt and they are very dedicated and regarding bangladeshis mixing with Indian bengalis , this is already happening and these illegal bangladeshis are being arrested from all parts of the country and its possible with the co ordination of states police.
Re: Illegal immigration from BD a threat to national security: Army Ch i belong to ferozpur, punjab, pls dont tel me that shit
Re: Illegal immigration from BD a threat to national security: Army Ch BSF is guarding borders with courage and dedication. Ferozpur sector is hub of drugs where time to time BSF arrest smugglers along with drugs.
Re: Illegal immigration from BD a threat to national security: Army Ch 10000 kiloes smuggled and 100 kiloes showed as captured to media for sarkari medal and promotion .iam not saying all BSF are corrupt but there are some in good numbers
Re: Illegal immigration from BD a threat to national security: Army Ch Military and Paramilitary means dedication and loyalty towards the nation and here its not any bollywood movie scene which you are talking about sarkari medal .
