The Border Security Force (BSF) has installed closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, floodlights, and sensors to monitor these vulnerable stretches effectively. These technological tools provide real-time data to centralized control rooms, enabling prompt responses to any suspicious activities. BSF Director General Daljit Singh Chawdhary emphasized the importance of these measures, stating that continuous patrolling, combined with technological solutions, is essential to prevent infiltration through unfenced zones.
In areas like the Jayantipur border outpost, designated as Electronically Surveillance Vulnerable Passages (ESVP), the BSF has deployed intruder alarms and modern cameras to enhance monitoring capabilities. These installations are crucial in regions where natural obstacles, such as rivers, make traditional fencing impractical. The Betna River, for instance, separates India and Bangladesh near Petrapole and Jayantipur, where only 11 kilometers of the 33-kilometer border have permanent fencing. To address this, the BSF has erected temporary barriers using barbed wires and bamboo poles and has increased the installation of CCTV cameras and LED lights to improve nighttime surveillance.
The BSF's commitment to maintaining peace along the border is evident through its adoption of non-lethal weapons, such as Pump Action Guns (PAGs), ensuring a balanced approach to security. DIG PRO of South Bengal Frontier, Nilotpal Kumar Pandey, highlighted the force's dedication, stating that BSF personnel understand their responsibilities and are committed to fulfilling them diligently.
Local residents in border villages have expressed a sense of security due to the BSF's presence and technological advancements. However, challenges remain, particularly in riverine areas where the absence of physical fencing necessitates reliance on technology and increased manpower. The BSF has constructed a 20-feet-long barrier in certain unfenced locations and, following joint inspections with the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), has acquired additional land to implement further security measures, including smart fencing.