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  • Security tightened along the Indo-Nepal border ahead of I-Day

    Bahraich: DM, SP and SSB Conduct Joint Patrolling Ahead of Independence Day

    By: Shamikh Siddiqui

    Bahraich, 12 August 2025

    In view of the upcoming Independence Day celebrations and to ensure foolproof security along the Indo-Nepal International Border, District Magistrate Akshay Tripathi, Superintendent of Police Ram Nayan Singh, and Dilip Kumar, Deputy Commandant (Operations), 42 battalion of the SSB Bahraich, carried out a comprehensive security review on Tuesday.

    The day began with a coordination meeting at Rupaidiha, attended by senior officials from the district administration, police, and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). All intelligence inputs and critical aspects related to the security of the international border were thoroughly discussed. The meeting focused on strengthening inter-agency cooperation, assessing the ground situation, and formulating preventive measures to counter any potential threats from anti-national elements.

    Following the meeting, a joint patrolling exercise was conducted under the direct supervision of DM and SP Bahraich, along with the 42 Bn SSB team. The patrol route covered Rupaidiha Market to Border Pillar No. 651/02 via Border Pillar No. 651/11, spanning approximately 2 kilometers along the sensitive Indo-Nepal border. The exercise aimed to enhance familiarity with the area, monitor border activities, and reinforce the presence of security forces in the region.

    During the patrolling, security teams interacted with the local people, urging residents to stay alert and promptly report any suspicious activities. Awareness was raised regarding the importance of public cooperation in maintaining peace, preventing smuggling, and thwarting the designs of anti-national elements.

    Speaking on the occasion, officials emphasized that the primary objectives of the operation were to instill a sense of security among the border residents, curb illegal cross-border activities, and send a strong deterrent message to potential miscreants ahead of the Independence Day celebrations.

    With this proactive approach, the district administration, police, and SSB reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring safety and peace along Bahraich’s international border.

  • Minister distributed relief kit to flood victims in Bahraich

    Swatantra Dev Singh Leads Response as Ghaghra River Floods Devastate Bahraich

    By: Shamikh Siddiqui

    Bahraich, August 10, 2025 – The Ghaghra River has unleashed chaos in Bahraich district, surging 27 cm above the danger mark at Elglin Bridge and 12 cm above the danger mark at Ghoor Devi. Floodwaters have engulfed numerous villages in Mahsi and Mihinpurwa tehsils, submerging crops and leaving farmers grappling with catastrophic losses.

    On Sunday, Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh toured the flood-ravaged and erosion-hit areas to evaluate the devastation and spearhead relief efforts. At the Gram Panchayat Pachdevri in Mahsi tehsil, Singh connected with affected families, pledging unwavering government support. “Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s leadership, the state is fully dedicated to standing by flood victims,” Singh declared, assuring that funding shortages would not stall relief operations.

    Swift Action for Relief and Recovery

    Singh issued urgent orders to maintain cleanliness in villages where floodwaters have receded, alongside implementing anti-larva spraying and fogging to curb disease outbreaks. He prioritized medical care for both residents and livestock, directing the distribution of medicine kits to tackle common ailments like fever and diarrhea. Health Department teams are working around the clock to bolster medical services in the region.

    To restore connectivity, Singh emphasized the urgent repair of damaged roads, ensuring residents can move freely. During his visit, he reviewed anti-erosion measures completed in 2023, which locals praised for effectively halting erosion in their communities.

    Relief Efforts and Key Officials

    Joined by MLC Dr. Pragya Tripathi, MLA Mahsi Sureshwar Singh, BJP District President Brijesh Pandey, District Officer Akshay Tripathi, Superintendent of Police Ram Nayan Singh, and other officials, Singh handed out food kits to families hit hard by the floods. The relief operations were supported by Additional District Magistrate Amit Kumar, SDM Mahsi Ramdayal, SDM Kaiserganj Akhilesh Singh, SDM Nanpara Laldhar Yadav, and CO Kaiserganj Ravi Khokhar, ensuring a coordinated response to the crisis.

    The state government remains on high alert, with teams working relentlessly to alleviate the suffering of those impacted by the floods.