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IB expansion to double strength, take over all immigration checkpoints
The Intelligence Bureau is set to more than double its workforce to over 50,000 by next year from around 25,000, The Federal reports. More than 10,000 vacancies have been created in the…
The Story in Brief
The Intelligence Bureau is set to more than double its workforce to over 50,000 by next year from around 25,000, The Federal reports. More than 10,000 vacancies have been created in the first phase, with another 14,000 posts planned. A large share of recruits will join the Bureau of Immigration, whose strength is expected to rise from about 7,000 to 20,000.
The Bureau of Immigration currently manages 59 of India’s 114 immigration check posts, according to November 2024 government data. The new expansion is expected to bring all check posts under its control. The move aims to strengthen checks against illegal infiltration, smuggling, narcotics trafficking, drone threats and organised crime. New posts will mainly be for security assistants and intelligence officers.
The Indian Opinion
Claims that a larger intelligence force alone will end infiltration or radicalisation are overstated. So are fears that every border concern justifies unchecked expansion. The practical test is whether the Bureau of Immigration can staff all 114 check posts, reduce delays for legitimate travellers and publish clear safeguards for accountability. The government should report these outcomes, not just announce new posts.
Source: thefederal.com
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