SHILLONG, NOV 4: In a significant development, seven Bangladeshi nationals who illegally entered Indian territory were apprehended by the vigilant residents of Boldamgre village of South West Garo Hills, Meghalaya on Monday.
These individuals were handed over to the Kalaichar Patrol Post police, and a range of items, including a Bangladeshi passport, Bangladeshi currency notes, mobile phones, and Bangladeshi SIM cards, were recovered from their possession.
This apprehension was part of 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), son of Jarib Uddin, from Balimari Beparipara, PS Rajibpur, District Kurigram, Bangladesh, Amir Ali (35), son of late Poker Ali, from Beparipara, PS Chilmari, District Kurigram, Bangladesh, Chand Miah (60), son of late Solimuddin Hussain, from Bokbanda, PS Romari, District Kurigram, Bangladesh, Md. Bukul Mia (32), son of late Isa Hoque Ali, from Beparipara, PS Chilmari, District Kurigram, Bangladesh, Mir Jahan (45), son of late Samsul Hoque, from Romna Beparipara, PS Chilmari, District Kurigram, Bangladesh, Md. Rasel Ali (35), son of late Abul Hussain, from Jhorgas Beparipara, PS Chilmari, District Kurigram, Bangladesh and Biblop Miah (35), son of late Bahadur Miah, from Romna Beparipara, PS Chilmari, District Kurigram, Bangladesh
In a separate incident on September 27, based on intelligence reports, ten Bangladeshi nationals traveling toward Zikzak in an auto-rickshaw were apprehended at Boirakupi, Zikzak. A case was registered and is under investigation.
Another incident occurred on October 8, 2024, when a Bangladeshi national was apprehended in Bakdagre, PS Mahendraganj. Based on reliable information, the District Police conducted an operation at 9:30 PM 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, with investigations ongoing.
Local authorities remain vigilant, working closely with the BSF to monitor the border and prevent illegal entry. Investigations are ongoing in all cases, with the District Police taking necessary steps to ensure security along the international border.