Demolish all illegal structures within 15 km of international border: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered the demolition of all illegal structures within 15 km of India's international borders. He emphasized a zero tolerance policy towards such constructions and directed district magistrates to ensure compliance with legal and financial regulations in border areas. The meeting also focused on enhancing security measures and addressing issues like drug trafficking and cross-border crimes.
- ▪Amit Shah directed the demolition of illegal structures within 15 km of the international border.
- ▪District magistrates have been assigned enhanced responsibilities for compliance and security in border areas.
- ▪The meeting emphasized a coordinated approach to border management involving various security agencies.
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Demolish all illegal structures within 15 km of international border: Amit ShahDemolish all illegal structures within 15 km of international border: Amit ShahPublished on: May 27, 2026 2:00 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link New Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed the authorities to strictly enforce a 'zero tolerance' policy against illegal constructions within 15 km of the country's borders and demolish all such structures that have come up over the years.Demolish all illegal structures within 15 km of international border: Amit ShahThe Ministry of Home Affairs has assigned enhanced responsibility to the district magistrates to ensure legal and financial compliance of banking transactions in the border areas by all banks, verify big business establishments, examine their funding…
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