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DRI Busts Cross-Border Gold Smuggling Racket in West Bengal

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), in a significant operation, dismantled a gold smuggling syndicate along the Indo-Bangladesh border in West Bengal, seizing 24 kg of foreign-origin gold worth ₹34 crore. Seven individuals were arrested, with the gold cleverly hidden in specially tailored belts worn around their waists. This operation

Fencing Progress on Indo-Bangladesh Border

As of August 2025, 1647.696 km of the 2216.7 km Indo-Bangladesh border in West Bengal has been fenced. Of the remaining 569.004 km, 456.224 km is feasible for fencing, with land acquisition processes ongoing for 378.289 km. The Indian government is taking steps to expedite