BSF installs beehives along India-Bangladesh border to combat crime

The Border Security Force of India has installed beehives along stretches of India’s border with Bangladesh to deter smuggling and criminal activities.

BSF authorities claimed that during an instance of disturbance or unusual activity, such as attempts to cut the fencing, for example, the bees would immediately sting the persons involved, forcing them to flee, according to an Indian news outlet, The Telegraph.

Along with installation of beehives, the Indian force also launched a project to grow medicinal plants for production of herbal items. The herbal items as well as honey from the beehives will be marketed through the BSF.

Sujeet Kumar, commanding officer of BSF Battalion 32, said, “Our objective is to enhance the life of the border people by helping them earn, and also combat the fencing-cutting attempts of smugglers.”

A beehive fitted with the fencing along the India-Bangladesh border near Gede in Nadia district –The Telegraph photo