BSF DG: Demographic change in Assam, Bengal is a key reason for jurisdiction extension

Centre's decision to extend the jurisdiction of the Border Security Force was based on demographic change in border states, among other reasons, BSF DG Pankaj Singh said on Tuesday.

Demographic change in border states is one of the key reasons for extending the Border Security Force's jurisdiction, especially in West Bengal and Assam, BSF DG Pankaj Singh has said.

Addressing the media, Singh said, "One of the reasons to extend the jurisdiction of BSF up to 50 km in border states was the demographic change in Assam and West Bengal. We have the district-wise composition of how the demography has changed in these areas."