Question : SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE ALONG INDO BANGLADESH BORDER

(a) the extent of border shared by Meghalaya with Bangladesh;

(b) the details of security forces deployed on this border;

(c) the details of illegal immigrants detected and deported from this area during the last three years and the current year;

(d) whether the strength of security forces on this border is proposed to be increased in view of the intense demand for Inner Line Permit by NGOs and students organisation in Meghalaya; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)

(a)&(b): The extent of border shared by Meghalaya with Bangladesh is 443.00 km. Nine (09) battalions of Border Security Force are deployed on this part of international border.

(c): During 2010-2013 (upto November), 13747 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants were detected, 526 were deported and 13032 were pushed back.

(d): No, Sir.

(e): Does arise in view of (d) above.