Guwahati: Six Bangladeshi nationals, including three women, were apprehended in Assam’s Sribhumi district on charges of illegal infiltration and subsequently deported to their home country, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed on Wednesday.
The chief minister shared details of the operation on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “Crackdown on illegal infiltration continues. @sribhumipolice intercepted & pushed back 6 illegal infiltrators back to Bangladesh early this morning.”
The individuals have been identified as Ankhi, Misty Khan, Ibrahim Shaikh, Md Yeakub, Reshma Begum, and Lipi Khan. Sarma praised the Assam Police for their round-the-clock vigilance, emphasising their commitment to safeguarding the state’s borders.
“Assam police is alert 24/7 to safeguard our borders,” he added.
This operation is part of an ongoing drive against illegal immigration in Assam.
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The chief minister previously reported that 315 infiltrators have been deported over the last seven months.
He reiterated the state government’s determination to maintain an infiltration-free Assam, signalling the administration’s firm stance on border security and illegal migration.
The Border Security Force (BSF) has also heightened surveillance along the 1,885-kilometer Indo-Bangladesh border in the Northeast, particularly after recent disturbances in Bangladesh.
The increased vigilance aims to curb cross-border activities and ensure the safety and security of Indian territory.
