The Border Security Force (BSF) has stepped in to assist Indian students returning from Bangladesh, where ongoing reservation protests have caused significant unrest. Despite the Supreme Court’s order in Bangladesh, the protests continue, creating a tense and fearful atmosphere. Consequently, Indian students studying in various Bangladeshi institutions are continuously returning home. In this challenging situation, the BSF has emerged as a ray of hope for these distressed and frustrated students.
Upon reaching the border, the South Bengal Frontier of BSF is conducting medical checkups to ensure the health and well-being of the students from special assistance counters to provide comprehensive assistance to all incoming students. Understanding the impact of the turmoil on the mental state of the students, the BSF has arranged counseling sessions with doctors to help them deal with their anxiety and fear. Additionally, the students are being warmly welcomed with hot meals and refreshments at the border before being transported to their respective destinations in BSF vehicles.
*BSF South Bengal Frontier spokesperson A.K. Arya, DIG, informed that they have coordinated with Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) at key points like ICP Petrapole, LCS Mahadipur, Ghojadanga, and Gede. Communication channels between the two border-guarding forces have been activated to ensure a well-planned and coordinated operation. Demonstrating mutual cooperation, BGB safely escorted the students to the international border, after which BSF took over their care and further transportation.*
