TRIPURA: The Governor of Tripura, Indrasena Reddy Nallu, emphasized the need for the proper rehabilitation of Indian citizens residing ahead of the barbed wire fencing separates India and Bangladesh. Following his visit to Kamalasagar Miah Para, a village divided by the fencing, the Governor addressed the media, highlighting the challenges faced by these residents due to their geographical isolation.
Governor Reddy stressed that citizens living beyond the fencing should be relocated within the fenced territory to enable them to avail themselves of state and central government schemes. He pointed out that these individuals were deprived of the benefits they deserved, including access to potable drinking water and pucca houses, due to the complications arising from the barbed wire fencing.
"A lot of people in our country are living ahead of fencing. They are not responsible for what has happened to the land that belonged to them. But now the government is facing multiple challenges to extend benefits like potable drinking water, pucca houses, etc., because of the complications caused by the barbed wire fencing. The main take is to bring them inside the fencing and get all the benefits delivered," the Governor emphasized.
When asked about the issues associated with the fencing, Governor Reddy acknowledged various concerns that needed attention to strengthen it. He cited factors such as aging fencing, weakness caused by natural elements like wetlands, bushes, shrubs, and active destruction by smugglers in certain areas. The Governor expressed confidence that these problems would be addressed through the intervention of relevant authorities, following his discussions with Border Security Force (BSF) officials.
According to BSF sources, there are a total of 47 villages ahead of the fencing in Tripura, with 838 households and a population of around 4,500, including school-going children. The BSF records also indicate approximately 1,800 villages close to the border. The Governor's advocacy for rehabilitation aims to bridge the gap caused by geographical challenges, ensuring that residents receive their entitled benefits from government initiatives.
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