Guwahati: The Assam government has intensified security preparedness in response to renewed political unrest in neighbouring Bangladesh, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday confirming that the situation across the border is under close and continuous surveillance.

Speaking to the media during an official engagement, Sarma voiced grave concern over recent developments in Bangladesh, alleging that members of the Hindu community are facing targeted violence. He also flagged what he described as disturbing remarks by individuals associated with the current power structure in Bangladesh, who have allegedly spoken about incorporating parts of Northeast India into their country.

The Chief Minister stressed that Assam has historically faced challenges linked to cross-border infiltration and said the present circumstances demand heightened vigilance. He underscored that maintaining internal security and safeguarding law and order remain top priorities, particularly given Assam’s geographical proximity to Bangladesh.

Reiterating his earlier stance, Sarma condemned repeated statements from certain Bangladeshi quarters advocating territorial claims over Northeast India, calling them reckless and unacceptable. He asserted that India’s global standing—as a nuclear-armed nation and the world’s fourth-largest economy—means such provocations will not go unanswered.

Bangladesh has witnessed escalating unrest following the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, a key figure in the protests that ultimately led to the downfall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government. The developments have triggered security concerns across Indian states sharing borders with Bangladesh.

As a preventive step, authorities have enforced prohibitory orders along the India–Bangladesh border in Assam’s Cachar district to curb illegal movement and avert potential disturbances. Security agencies remain on high alert as the administration continues to assess the evolving regional situation.