A central government team is expected to visit Tripura shortly to conduct a ground inspection of the Indo–Bangladesh border and review the condition of the existing barbed-wire fencing, as part of efforts to upgrade and modernise border security infrastructure.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha informed reporters that the issue was raised during the recent 22nd plenary session, and the Centre is now actively considering a detailed on-site assessment. Tripura shares an 856-km international boundary with Bangladesh.

He said the visiting team will identify vulnerable stretches where fencing has deteriorated or been damaged. In several locations, he noted, ageing barbed-wire fences need replacement, while in others, fencing has been breached. 

There are also difficult terrains, including riverine and inaccessible stretches, where conventional fencing is not feasible. According to him, detailed reports along with photographic evidence have already been submitted to the Centre for necessary action.

Dr. Saha, who also holds the Home portfolio in the state, further stressed that strengthening border security is closely linked to addressing the drug trafficking issue. He said that unless the border is effectively secured, the problem will persist, adding that narcotics are reportedly entering through routes connected to Myanmar via Assam and Mizoram before reaching Tripura and then moving onward. 

He described the situation as a serious concern for both state and national security.