The Meghalaya government has ordered district administrations to begin curfew procedures along the international border following a surge of illegal crossings from Bangladesh. Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Prestone Tynsong announced the directive after a meeting with Border Security Force and police officials to address the infiltration problem.
Tynsong instructed district heads to hold consultations with local traditional leaders, including Rangbah Shnongs, before implementing curfews. He also confirmed that Village Defence Parties had been activated in border villages and are being coordinated with headmen and local authorities to strengthen surveillance.
The Pnar Students Movement (PSM) in Jowai has demanded the immediate re‑establishment of an Anti‑Infiltration Directorate check gate on the Jowai‑Dawki road, citing recent security lapses and attempts by Bangladeshi nationals to cross the porous Dawki sector. A memorandum sent to Tynsong requested a fully functional gate, staffing, and joint operations among police, district administration, and intelligence agencies to secure the corridor.
Tynsong highlighted that difficult terrain and limited accessibility, especially at night, hinder effective monitoring. He noted incomplete fencing in East Khasi Hills and West Jaintia Hills and acknowledged infrastructure gaps, but affirmed that the BSF and police remain committed to eliminating infiltration.
