The Calcutta High Court has expressed strong displeasure at the West Bengal government over delays in handing over land required for fencing along the India–Bangladesh border, terming the issue one of national security.
A division bench of the court reprimanded the state government for failing to comply with its earlier directions to transfer land to the Border Security Force (BSF) to facilitate border fencing.
The court noted that although approximately 127 kilometres of land had been identified and acquired for the project, only 8 kilometres had been handed over to the BSF so far, leaving a significant portion of the fencing work incomplete.
The matter relates to an earlier order passed on 27 January 2026, in which the High Court had directed the state government to hand over land authorised for fencing across nine districts by 31 March 2026. During the latest hearing, the court was informed that the directive had not been fully implemented, prompting sharp observations from the bench.
Expressing concern, the court underscored that delays in completing border fencing have serious implications, especially given the sensitivity of the India–Bangladesh border. It criticised the state government’s approach in not adhering to court-mandated timelines despite clear instructions.
ममता सरकार के रवैये से कलकत्ता हाईकोर्ट नाराज, भारत-बांग्लादेश बॉर्डर फेंसिंग पर HC सख्त @imonicathakur#KolkataHighCourt #WestBengal #BorderSecurity #IndiaBangladeshBorder pic.twitter.com/i4QdWxBRrW
— News18 India (@News18India) April 28, 2026
The observations come amid ongoing concerns regarding border management and infrastructure, with the High Court stressing the urgency of completing fencing work to address security challenges.
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