Guwahati, May 21 -- Reported by Mrinal Banik

Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said the state has urged the Centre to expedite the repair and modernisation of vulnerable stretches along the India-Bangladesh border, citing concerns over infiltration, smuggling, and cross-border crimes.

Addressing reporters after the passing-out parade of recruit constables at the KTD Singh Police Training Academy in Narsinghgarh, Saha said the issue of incomplete and damaged fencing was raised during the recent plenary meeting of the North Eastern Council.

He said the state government has already sent reports and photographs to the Centre highlighting stretches where fencing has weakened due to erosion, difficult terrain, and water...