The year 2025 witnessed a significant surge in attempts to illegally cross the international border between India and Bangladesh, marking the highest number of such incidents among all of India's frontiers. This critical data was presented to the nation's parliament, highlighting ongoing security challenges.
Government Reveals Border Security Statistics
Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, provided these details in a statement to the Lok Sabha last month. The information forms part of the government's comprehensive review of border management and security infrastructure. The data underscores the persistent pressures on India's eastern border with Bangladesh.
While the specific number of attempts on the India-Bangladesh border was not detailed in the available excerpt, its classification as the highest is a clear indicator of its status as a primary concern for border security forces. This frontier remains one of the most porous and actively monitored in the region.
Status of India-Pakistan Border Fencing
In the same parliamentary statement, the minister also offered a detailed update on the progress of fencing along the western front with Pakistan. He informed the house that a substantial 93.25 per cent of the 2,289.66 km-long India-Pakistan international border has now been secured with fencing.
This translates to 2,135.13 kilometers of barrier already in place. However, a stretch of 154.52 kilometers remains unfenced to date. Completing this remaining portion is crucial for creating a continuous and robust physical deterrent against infiltration and smuggling activities from the western side.
Implications and Continued Vigilance
The contrasting reports—high attempts on one border and near-complete fencing on another—point to the complex and varied nature of India's border security landscape. The situation on the India-Bangladesh border demands continued and enhanced vigilance, including technological surveillance and increased patrols, to complement physical barriers where feasible.
The government's disclosure to Parliament emphasizes its focus on hardening international boundaries. The data serves as a benchmark for assessing the effectiveness of current measures and planning future strategies to ensure territorial integrity and internal security. The ongoing efforts highlight the multi-faceted approach required to manage long and diverse borders.
This report is based on information provided by Minister Nityanand Rai to the Lok Sabha, as reported on January 1, 2026.
