Amit_Shah chairs Gujarat border security meeting

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah>>> chaired a security review meeting in Bhuj, India — Gujarat>>>, focusing on security issues along the India>>>-Pakistan>>> Border. The meeting addressed challenges, threats, and emerging concerns in border and coastal districts, emphasizing the active role of the state government. Amit Shah>>> highlighted the cessation of infiltration and smuggling due to border fencing and maritime security. He stressed a zero-tolerance approach to encroachments, strict monitoring of demographic changes, and the deportation of illegal infiltrators. Directives included forming Security Coordination Groups with entities like the India — Border Security Force>>>, Pakistan — Pakistan Coast Guards>>>, India — Income Tax Department>>>, and India — Enforcement Directorate>>>. He also emphasized strict vigil over financial crimes such as hawala transactions and shell companies, with the India — Income Tax Department>>> collaborating with the State Bank of India>>> for extensive survey campaigns. Coastal security and the saturation of government schemes in border villages were also prioritized.