Joypurhat Correspondent :
The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has once again attempted to erect a barbed wire fence in the Ghonapara area of the Uchna border in Panchbibi upazila of Joypurhat, violating international border law.
Tension has been high in the area since early this morning after the BGB stopped work due to obstruction. BGB members have stepped up patrols and taken up positions.
Earlier, BSF members had attempted to erect a barbed wire fence at that border area twice in a row.
On Saturday morning, attempts were being made to install this fence in the areas of sub-pillars 47, 48 and 49 of main border pillar number 281 on the Purba Uchna Ghonapara border under Kaya BOP of Panchbibi Upazila.
When the locals came to know about the matter, they informed the BGB members of the Kaya Camp under the Joypurhat-20 BGB Battalion, who went to the spot and stopped the BSF.
The BSF members stopped their work and left. Later, a flag meeting was held between the BGB and the BSF regarding the incident.
Since this morning, tension has been prevailing there again due to the provocation of the BSF. However, it is said that the BGB is trying to communicate with the BSF.
There is panic among the villagers on the border. It is reported that the situation in that area is currently tense.
