Cooch Behar

The much awaited exchange of enclaves (Chhitmahals) between India and Bangladesh came into effect from this midnight.

Though, no official ceremony was held but an organisation named Bharat Bangladesh Enclave Exchange Co-ordination Committee (BBEECC) organised a ceremony at Madhya Masaldanga enclave adjacent to Dinhata sub-division of Cooch Behar at night.

At 12.01 AM, the enthusiastic dwellers hoisted Indian national flag.

To mark the occasion of exchange, the BBEECC organised a festive ceremony at Madhya Masaldanga enclave, which was an enclave of Bangladesh encircled by Indian territory a few moments ago.

PTI