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Calcutta HC slams West Bengal for delaying BSF land transfer for India Bangladesh border fence
Politics
Published on 28 April 2026
Only 8 km of 127 km land handed over so far
The Calcutta High Court criticized West Bengal for not complying with a previous order to hand over land to the BSF for fencing along the India-Bangladesh border. Despite the requirement of 127 km, only 8 km has been transferred. The court has now directed the state to file a detailed affidavit explaining the delay.
- High Court criticized West Bengal over failure to transfer BSF land
- Only 8 km of the 127 km required has been handed over
- Court ordered a detailed affidavit explaining the delay
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