New Delhi, Feb 14 (NationPress) The conclusion of the Bangladesh elections has provided significant relief not just for the citizens of the neighboring nation, but also for India. Nevertheless, Indian agencies are meticulously monitoring regions where Jamaat-e-Islami has achieved substantial victories near the West Bengal border.

Relations with Bangladesh had essentially halted under Muhammad Yunus, but with Tarique Rahman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party expected to assume the Prime Minister role, New Delhi is optimistic about restoring ties.

Alarmingly, the Jamaat-e-Islami secured 70 seats, a substantial number of which are positioned along the West Bengal border. While they also acquired a few seats near Meghalaya, their performance in West Bengal is notably stronger.

An official from the Intelligence Bureau indicated that this situation raises significant concerns for security agencies. The Jamaat and its affiliates have consistently concentrated on large-scale illegal immigration into India, particularly through West Bengal.

With the West Bengal elections approaching, the Jamaat is likely to exert all its influence to destabilize law and order within the Indian state.

Another concern is the presence of a minority Hindu population residing in the regions where the Jamaat has gained power. Despite their manifesto promising safety and protection for Hindus, the official expressed worry regarding potential targeting of these communities.

Although this marks the Jamaat's best performance in prior elections, frustration emerged post-results regarding the fairness of the vote counting process.

They appear visibly discontent and may seek to disrupt peace, particularly in areas where they hold strength. This could jeopardize border security, as the Jamaat has excelled in regions adjacent to India.

Another official mentioned that leading up to the West Bengal elections, the Jamaat may intensify illegal immigration efforts to alter demographics in a way that incites communal unrest.

Over the years, the Jamaat has developed strongholds in rural Bangladesh, where numerous madrasas have emerged close to the West Bengal border. Intelligence agencies have repeatedly raised alarms regarding these madrasas, which are believed to facilitate illegal immigration and serve as hubs for radicalization and recruitment.

Officials note that not all madrasas operate continuously; some are activated when significant plans are underway, as indicated by intelligence inputs suggesting their imminent reactivation.

During Muhammad Yunus's administration, radicals and terrorists thrived. Numerous individuals linked to groups like Harkat-ul-Jihad Islami (HuJI) and Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen, Bangladesh (JMB) were released from custody and remain at large. These terrorists were reportedly tasked by the ISI to establish splinter factions in areas bordering India.

Numerous operatives are currently positioned in border regions, awaiting directives to act within India. The ISI likely aims for these operations to coincide with the West Bengal electoral process. Agencies have detected a surge in online discussions surrounding potential operations in West Bengal, alongside extensive radical propaganda circulating on encrypted messaging platforms.

Furthermore, information has surfaced indicating that, in addition to groups like HuJI and JMB, operatives linked to Al-Qaeda are also involved in these operations.