Shillong: As part of BSF Meghalaya’s ongoing efforts to curb illegal infiltration and other trans-border crimes, BSF troops, acting on specific intelligence, intercepted and apprehended five individuals attempting to illegally cross the international border on May 3.
The BSF said that, in a special operation conducted by the troops of the 193rd Battalion of BSF, two Bangladeshi nationals, residents of Sunamganj district, were apprehended along the international border in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. They revealed that they had crossed the border in search of job opportunities in India. Both individuals were handed over to PS Dangar for further legal action, the BSF stated.
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In another operation, vigilant troops of the 50th Battalion of BSF detected suspicious movement along the border and promptly acted, leading to the apprehension of three Bangladeshi nationals resident of Pabna, Sherpur and Kishoreganj district, said the BSF. Further inquiry revealed that the trio had been working as tailors in a garment factory in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. They were handed over to the Mahendraganj Police Station in West Garo Hills for further legal proceedings.
“These successful operations underscore BSF Meghalaya’s unwavering commitment to national security and its relentless efforts to prevent illegal activities such as smuggling and infiltration,” the BSF also said, adding, “The BSF remains steadfast in its duty to secure the international border and will continue to take stringent action against any unlawful activities”.
(Newmai News Network)