**Executive Summary**
On May 30, 2026, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah chaired a security review meeting in Bhuj, Gujarat, to address border and coastal security issues along the India-Pakistan Border. Key directives included the elimination of unauthorized encroachments within a 15-km radius of the border, the formation of district-level Security Coordination Groups, and the 100% saturation of government schemes in border villages. Immediate action is required from local administrations to monitor demographic changes and develop SOPs for emerging threats like drones and narcotics.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Border Security and Encroachment**
* A zero-tolerance policy is to be adopted for all unauthorized encroachments within a 0 to 15-km radius of the international border.
* Coastal security must be prioritized through effective coordination with the Indian Coast Guard, particularly near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).
* Strict vigil must be maintained over centers of radicalization within border areas.
**Migration and Demographics**
* District Magistrates (DMs) are mandated to strictly monitor and regularly report on demographic changes in border districts.
* All levels of administration, from police stations to Patwaris, must work in unison to ensure the repatriation and deportation of illegal infiltrators.
* Reverse migration to border areas driven by new industrial units is recognized as a positive development for regional security.
**Financial and Legal Enforcement**
* Security Coordination Groups must be established in every district, including representatives from the BSF, Coast Guard, IT Department, ED, and Lead Bank Managers.
* The responsibility for enforcing laws regarding Income Tax, Money Laundering, and Customs rests jointly with the DM, Superintendent of Police (SP), and the IG (Border Range).
* The IT Department, in collaboration with the RBI, is directed to launch comprehensive survey drives to monitor Hawala transactions, shell companies, and suspicious financial dealings.
**Administrative SOPs and Development**
* Local administrations must formulate district-specific SOPs to counter challenges related to drones, narcotics, and the identification of infiltrators.
* Under the "Vibrant Villages" initiative, authorities must ensure 100% saturation of all Central and State government schemes in border villages.
**Impact Analysis**
**District Magistrates (DMs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs)**
**Impact:** They are now the primary officials responsible for the effective enforcement of financial and customs laws, alongside their traditional security roles.
**Action Required:** They must lead the new Security Coordination Groups, monitor demographic shifts, and ensure the removal of encroachments within the 15-km border belt.
**Local Administration and Police (Patwaris to Station Officers)**
**Impact:** These officials are tasked with ground-level execution of repatriation efforts and threat detection.
**Action Required:** They must work in unison to identify illegal infiltrators and implement district-specific SOPs regarding drones and narcotics.
**Financial and Security Agencies (BSF, Coast Guard, IT Dept, ED, RBI)**
**Impact:** There is a shift toward a multi-agency, integrated approach to border management and financial crime.
**Action Required:** These agencies must participate in district-level coordination groups and conduct extensive survey campaigns to combat financial crimes like Hawala and GST fraud.
**Border Village Residents**
**Impact:** Residents will see a significant increase in government presence through security measures and developmental initiatives.
**Action Required:** Residents must comply with encroachment removals, while eligible individuals are expected to be brought under the 100% coverage of Central and State government schemes.
Key Entities Referenced
Shri Amit Shah: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation who issued directives on zero-tolerance border policies, infiltration cessation, and financial surveillance.
Security Coordination Group: A mandated district-level body comprising representatives from the BSF, Coast Guard, IT Department, ED, and banks to coordinate border security and monitor financial crimes.
Vibrant Villages initiative: A government program focused on achieving 100% saturation of central and state welfare schemes in border villages.
India-Pakistan Border (IPB) and International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL): The primary international boundaries where a 0-15 km zero-tolerance zone against encroachments and infiltration is to be strictly enforced.
Income Tax, Anti-Money Laundering and Customs laws: Legal frameworks for which effective enforcement responsibility in border districts is assigned to District Magistrates, Superintendents of Police, and Inspectors General.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister and Minister of
Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah chairs a meeting on
border-related issues in Bhuj, Gujarat
Border fencing, maritime security and the State
Government's firm political resolve have brought about a
significant transformation in Gujarat's security landscape
Infiltration into the state and cross-border smuggling have
completely ceased
District Magistrates must strictly monitor and regularly report
on demographic changes occurring in border districts
Reverse migration happening in border areas due to the
establishment of industrial units is a welcome development
Local administrations should formulate SOPs for specific
challenges and requirements of each border district, to
ensure identification of existing infiltrators and threats related
to drones and narcotics
From police station to Patwari, everyone must work in unison
to ensure repatriation of already settled infiltrators from the
region
All unauthorized encroachments within a 0 to 15-km radius of
international border must be eliminated with a zero tolerance
policy; a sharp vigil must be kept on centers of radicalization
within border areas
A Security Coordination Group should be formed in every
district, comprising representatives from BSF, Coast Guard,
IT Department, ED, and Lead Bank ManagerStrict vigil must be maintained in border districts for Hawala
transactions, financial dealings, mule accounts, shell
companies, suspicious vehicles, and GST collections; IT
Department, with RBI, should launch a comprehensive survey
drive
Responsibility for effective enforcement of laws pertaining to
Income Tax, Money Laundering and Customs shall rest with
the DM, SP and the IG (Border Range)
Posted On: 30 MAY 2026 6:37PM by PIB Delhi
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, chaired a security review meeting in
Bhuj, Gujarat, focusing on security-related issues concerning the border and coastal districts of Gujarat
situated along the India-Pakistan Border (IPB). Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat,
Chief Secretary, DGP, Gujarat, along with other senior state government officials, as well as the District
Magistrates and Superintendents of Police of Kutch, Vav-Tharad, and Patan were present in the meeting.
With a view to achieving more robust and comprehensive border management, the meeting focused on the
challenges, threats, and emerging concerns in these border areas along the India-Pakistan Border, and
emphasized the active and effective role of the state government—particularly the DMs and SPs—in this
regard.
During the meeting, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, said that border
fencing, maritime border security, and the strong political will of the state government have brought about
a significant transformation in Gujarat’s security landscape. This has resulted in the complete cessation of
infiltration into the state and smuggling on the border. He emphasized that a zero-tolerance approach
should be adopted towards all unauthorized encroachments within the 0–15 km belt along the international
border, and efforts should be made to eliminate them. He also stressed the need to maintain a close watch
on centres of radicalization in border areas.Shri Amit Shah said that District Magistrates must strictly monitor and regularly report on demographic
changes occurring in border districts. He stated that reverse migration happening in border areas due to the
establishment of industrial units is a welcome development. Shri Shah said that everyone—from police
station to patwari—should work in unison to ensure deportation of already settled illegal infiltrators. He
said that the local administrations should formulate SOPs for specific challenges and requirements of each
border district, to ensure identification of existing infiltrators and threats related to drones and narcotics.
Union Home Minister said that Security Coordination Groups should be formed in every district,
comprising the BSF, Coast Guard, Income Tax Department, Enforcement Directorate (ED), and the Lead
Bank Manager. He said that the responsibility for the effective enforcement of Income Tax, anti-money
laundering, and Customs laws should rest with the District Magistrate (DM), Superintendent of Police
(SP), and Inspector General (IG), Border Range.
Shri Amit Shah emphasized the need to maintain strict vigil over hawala transactions, financial dealings,
mule accounts, shell companies, suspicious vehicles, and GST collections in border districts. He stated
that agencies combating financial crimes should strictly be kept apprised regarding border areas, and that
the Income Tax Department, in collaboration with the RBI, should conduct extensive survey campaigns.Union Home Minister said that, given the proximity to the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL),
there is a need to prioritize coastal security and ensure effective coordination with the Indian Coast Guard.
He further directed that, alongside the 'Vibrant Villages' initiative, 100% saturation of every scheme—both
of the Central and State governments—must be ensured in the border villages.
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