High Alert Along Bangladesh Border as ISI Footprint Grows
Security and intelligence agencies in India have been put on high alert along the borders with Bangladesh and Myanmar amid rising concerns over the increased presence of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Pakistani military officials in the region.
Sources said that the alert has been triggered by a series of recent developments, including the fallout from the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people. Intelligence inputs suggest that Pakistan may be attempting to escalate tensions by using its proxy networks across India’s eastern borders.
Of particular concern is the growing influence of ISI operatives within Bangladesh. Officials have pointed to signs of coordination between radical elements within Bangladesh and groups based in border regions of India, particularly in West Bengal. Agencies believe Pakistan may be attempting to exploit these connections to foment unrest or carry out destabilizing activities in the event of further escalation between the two nations.
The situation has been further exacerbated by political instability in Bangladesh under the Muhammad Yunus-led government. Indian security sources believe the current environment could allow hostile foreign elements to expand their operations with relative ease. Reports also indicate that Pakistani officials are increasing their footprint in Bangladesh under diplomatic and military pretexts.
Intelligence agencies have also been monitoring the region closely following recent riots in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, which shares a border with Bangladesh. The violence, which erupted during protests over the Waqf law, left three people dead and hundreds injured. A report submitted to the Centre attributed part of the unrest to Bangladeshi miscreants who allegedly crossed the border to incite violence.
With tensions rising along the Line of Control (LoC) and ceasefire violations by Pakistan becoming more frequent, the Indian military remains on high alert. The situation worsened after Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar claimed that India was planning a retaliatory strike within 24 to 36 hours, citing “credible intelligence”.
India has not officially confirmed any such operation, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently held a high-level meeting with the service chiefs, granting them “complete operational freedom” in response to the Pahalgam attack.
In response, Pakistan has reportedly begun mobilising its forces along the border and placed its navy on standby, reflecting a growing sense of panic within the Pakistani establishment.
Meanwhile, Indian forces are maintaining increased vigil across sensitive points along the Bangladesh and Myanmar borders, with an emphasis on curbing cross-border infiltration and keeping radical elements in check.
The Centre continues to monitor the situation closely as the possibility of cross-border mischief backed by Pakistan remains a serious concern in the current volatile climate.
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