Govt proposal for more powers to BSF to check illegal trade

• New Delhi, Nov 25 (PTI) The government today said it is planning to grant more powers to the BSF for checking illegal trade on the borders."The Government proposes to give more powers to BSF under Section 43 of Arms Act to check illegal trade on borders," Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Maken told Rajya Sabha today in a written reply."No representation has been received from BSF.However, the border force has offered comments on the proposal of conferring powers under Section 43 of Arms Act," Maken said.