By Kishalay Bharttacharjee

Shillong, September 2 (NDTV.COM) Tensions along the Indo-Bangaldesh border escalated in June this year when the BDR had a run in with the BSF.

Several activists have been suspected of operating out of Bangladesh and the porous border between the two countries has been a further cause of concern.

There were reports of exchange of fire on the Indo-Bangladesh border in south Assam when Bangladeshi civilians tried to enter Indian territory despite a BSF warning.

At the same time in Shillong another BSF-BDR meet was on, in which the BSF resubmitted its list of wanted activists believed to be operating out of Bangladesh.

The response was predictable.

"I am always asked specifically about Anup Chetia, we have shared a list containing 103 names in which this name is also there.

"Their reply whenever we share a list is that nobody in the list is staying there and if they are we will come back to you," said S K Dutta, IG, BSF.

Escalating tension

There's been tension along the Bangla border since June 28 when the BDR fired at the BSF.

This 20-km stretch in South Assam is where thousands of villagers still live in refugee camps.

"We discussed the firing incident in Cachar district. We said that you started firing, heavy weapons were used by you. We told them this would not be allowed," said Dutta.

Post Mumbai blasts there's been concern about jehadis crossing the border.

"There are reports that ISI is active in Bangladesh along with the DGFI and we have reports also that in Assam certain youths are being taken to Bangladesh to train on jehadi activities and sent back to Assam," said Sinha, IG BSF.

"But what was specifically asked was that we are feeling concerned about large amount of arms coming in and we asked them where are these weapons coming from, where have they been sourced from?" said Dutta.

"On the ground I have multiple constraints. This is at times irritating but it's part of the job. We have to pursue our agenda," he added.

Clearly, on the ground, Bangladesh is a difficult neighbour.