From 'direct attack on federalism' to 'will severe as deterrent for illegal infiltration': How politicians reacted to extension of BSF's operational jurisdiction

The Centre has amended the BSF (Border Security Force) Act to authorise the force to undertake search, seizure and arrest within a larger 50 kms stretch, instead of the existing 15 kms, from the international border in Punjab, West Bengal and Assam.

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