Kharibari, 14th October: Inspector General of Police, North Bengal Region, Sukesh Kumar Jain inaugurated the force barrack at Raniganj Police Outpost in Kharibari. The inauguration took place after district police personnel presented a guard of honour to the IGP, who formally opened the barrack by cutting a ribbon.
Following the inauguration, Jain inspected the border area from a watchtower using binoculars. Deputy Inspector General of Police, Darjeeling Range, Joyetta Bose, and Darjeeling District Police Superintendent Y Shrikant Jagannathrao accompanied him during the visit.
Later, Jain held a meeting with SSB IGP Vandan Saxena. After the meeting, he inspected the immigration checkpoint and the border area.
Speaking to the media, Jain said the Siliguri Corridor is considered a sensitive zone. He added that meetings involving the BSF, SSB and police had been held to discuss border security and surveillance.
He stated that surveillance was being maintained along the borders with Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal. Additional security arrangements had been introduced for Durga Puja, police deployment had been increased, and the administration remained on alert.
Jain further said that four-wheelers and motorcycles had been provided through the initiative of the Chief Minister. These vehicles would help strengthen security and improve police patrolling across different areas.
