Ampati: In a significant development, seven Bangladeshi nationals, who illegally entered Indian territory, were apprehended by the vigilant residents of Boldamgre village in Meghalaya’s South West Garo Hills around 6 am on Monday.
These arrested individuals were handed over to the Kalaichar Patrol Post police.
Several items, including a Bangladeshi passport, Bangladeshi currency notes, mobile phones, and Bangladeshi SIM cards, were recovered from their possession.
The apprehension was part of the ongoing joint operations between the District Police of South West Garo Hills and the Border Security Force (BSF) along the India-Bangladesh international border.
During these operations, villagers are routinely alerted and encouraged to report any suspicious activity, thereby strengthening border security.
A case has been filed at Mahendraganj Police Station in South West Garo Hills District regarding the apprehension of the seven Bangladeshi nationals.
The apprehended individuals have been identified as Angur Hussain Afrib (20), Amir Ali (35) Chand Miah (60), Md. Bukul Mia (32), Mir Jahan (45), Md. Rasel Ali (35), Biblop Miah (35).
In a separate incident on September 27, ten Bangladeshi nationals, who were travelling toward Zikzak in an auto-rickshaw, were apprehended at Boirakupi, Zikzak. A case was registered against them and investigation is underway.
Another incident occurred on October 8, when a Bangladeshi national was apprehended in Bakdagre, PS Mahendraganj.
Based on reliable information, the District Police conducted an operation at 9:30pm and apprehended the suspect. Another individual managed to escape, using the darkness to evade capture. In this case, both the Bangladeshi national and the local resident who provided temporary shelter were arrested.
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Local authorities and the BSF are working together to strengthen border security and prevent illegal infiltration.
Investigations are ongoing in all cases, with the District Police taking necessary steps to ensure security along the international border.
