Silchar: Union home minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the 124-km-long international border between the Barak Valley areas of Assam and Bangladesh will be sealed by 2016.During his visit to Karimganj sector of the Indo-Bangla border during the day, Singh said the ongoing fencing work along the international border will be completed this year. He added that fencing along the 3.5-km area in Karimganj town, which could not be taken up due to obstruction by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), will also be taken up soon.The Union home minister said for the convenience of people living on the Indian side, single-line fencing will be erected in Karimganj town. Moreover, it will also not be erected 150 metres away from the zero point of the border in line with international norms. Instead, it will be fencing will done by the banks of Kushiyara river that separates the international border in this part of the country. This is to ensure fewer sufferings of residents on the Indian side.The minister said the government is yet to decide on the compensation and rehabilitation package of victims of barbed wire fencing. Singh added that updation of NRC in Assam will be completed in time. "The Centre has given necessary funds for the purpose. There will be no compromise on this issue," he added.Singh said the present NDA government at the Centre has a soft corner for the Hindus and other minorities who came from Bangladesh fearing religious persecution. The government will follow the September 7 notification and give justice to them, the home minister said.During his visit to the 92-km international border in Karimganj, Singh was accompanied by Union minister of state (Independent) for sports and youth affairs Sarbananda Sonowal, senior BJP leader Mahendra Singh, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Aasu president Dipankar Kumar Nath, general secretary Lurinjyoti Gogoi, chief adviser Dr Samujjal Bhattacharyya.