Amit Shah reviews border technologies at Jhumagachh BOP in Siliguri, lays foundation for BSF projects
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inspected a radio-based fence breach detection system at the Jhumagachh Border Outpost in Siliguri, West Bengal, on 18 July 2026 and laid the foundation for BSF projects worth about ₹77 crore.
Summary
Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the Jhumagachh Border Outpost (BOP) in Siliguri, West Bengal, on 18 July 2026 to review technologies that strengthen border security. Shah inspected a radio-based fence breach detection system that instantly alerts personnel, and laid the foundation virtually for Border Security Force (BSF) projects worth about ₹77 crore. Shah also interacted with BSF personnel at a 'Prahari Sammelan' and held a meeting on border-related issues in Siliguri.
Key facts
- Date
- 18 July 2026
- Place
- Jhumagachh BOP, Siliguri, West Bengal
- Technology inspected
- Radio-based fence breach detection system
- Projects
- BSF projects worth about ₹77 crore (foundation laid virtually)
- Interaction
- 'Prahari Sammelan' with BSF personnel
Practice MCQs 2 questions
At which Border Outpost in Siliguri did Amit Shah inspect a radio-based fence breach detection system on 18 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Jhumagachh
Shah inspected the system at the Jhumagachh BOP in Siliguri, West Bengal.
BSF projects worth approximately how much had their foundation laid by Amit Shah during the Jhumagachh BOP visit?
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Correct answer: B — ₹77 crore
Shah laid the foundation virtually for BSF projects worth about ₹77 crore.