With rising border tensions between India and Bangladesh, a claim is circulating online. A user has shared stating, “The BSF has dug a 200-yard trench inside India’s border opposite the Chilmari border, and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has called a meeting at the battalion level to seek an explanation for the incident.”
Fact Check
During the process, we found the claim to be Fake.
According to a media report by The Hindu (Dec 24, 2024), the BSF has emphasized the deployment of technological solutions like cameras, drones, and sensors to monitor unfenced patches of the India-Bangladesh border. In riverine areas, physical obstacles and regular patrolling are used, and there is no mention of trench digging.
Furthermore, the report informed that the BSF DG stated that certain areas remain unfenced due to geographical constraints, such as riverine regions, but technological solutions and patrolling ensure border security. Digging trenches in flood-prone areas like Chilmari would be impractical and counterproductive. No credible news outlets or official statements corroborate the claim of a trench being dug or a meeting being called.
Conclusion
Thus from the fact check it is evident that the claim of BSF digging a 200-yard trench inside India’s border opposite the Chilmari border is fake. Media reports confirm that the BSF employs non-invasive technological solutions for monitoring riverine areas, ensuring border security without unnecessary physical disruption.
