Amit Shah Directs SPs to Monitor Abnormal Border Population Growth
· India · The Hindu, Deccan Herald
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has instructed Superintendents of Police in border districts to report any demographic changes caused by abnormal factors, such as illegal migration. Speaking at the Land Border Districts’ SPs Conference 2026 in New Delhi, he stated the government intends to curb unnatural demographic growth with a ruthless approach. A dedicated demography mission has been established to study these patterns. The minister emphasized that such information must be communicated from the grassroots level to the highest authorities immediately.
Why it matters
This directive signals a heightened focus on border security and demographic monitoring, potentially leading to stricter enforcement and surveillance in sensitive border regions.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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