Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Frosty relations with Bangladesh.

India summons Bangladesh envoy amid border fencing row

India, yesterday, summoned Bangladesh's acting High Commissioner Nurul Islam amid row over India's construction of fencing on the border.

No violation of protocol, agreement : India

With regard to security measures at the border, the Bangladesh envoy was told India observed all protocols and agreement between the two governments. Barbed wire fencing, border lighting, installation of technical devices are meant to secure the border, adding that the focus is on tackling cross-border criminal activities.

5 arrested by BSF for smuggling attempt

* The Bangladesh diplomat was summoned a day after Dhaka conveyed to Indian High Commissioner to
   Bangladesh its deep concerns over India's border security measures.

* Security forces on Monday arrested five people, including two from Bangladesh, for trying to smuggle goods
   across the border.

535 bottles of Phensedyl, a narcotic drug, were siezed from the smugglers.


Tailpiece.

Got up at a half past 4, though Lekha had woken up at 4. The chores and was ready by 8. Sajish arrived at a quarter past 8 and we headed for Amala Hospital.

The the ECHS protocol and the registration formalities didn't take much time but could meet the doctor only by a quarter past 12. 

Had stand easy snacks and coffee/Horlicks at the small cafe at the foyer.

The evening chores.

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