Shillong, April 23: The Jaintia National Council (JNC) on Wednesday apprehended five suspected Bangladeshi nationals in East Jaintia Hills district after they allegedly entered India illegally without any valid documents.

The checking against illegal immigrants was led by Ency Shadap, Chairman of JNC’s Employment Commission along the National Highway-6.

On being questioned, the suspected Bangladeshi nationals revealed that they had entered the country with the assistance of local brokers, known as dalals, who charged between Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 2,000 per person. Their stated intention was to seek employment as labourers in the Cement area (Umpleng) of East Jaintia Hills, Shadap said.

Accordingly, the JNC handed them over to the officer in charge of infiltration at Umtyr-a, East Jaintia Hills, for further action and urged a thorough investigation into the matter. The officers assured that appropriate measures would be taken, including initiating a suo moto case against the individuals involved, he said.

Further, Shadap criticized the Border Security Force (BSF) for their lack of seriousness regarding these issues, highlighting their inadequate efforts that allowed these immigrants to cross the border undetected. He said the apprehended persons informed that there were no BSF personnel present during the crossing. The council also condemned the local dalals who, for a small fee, compromised the integrity of the community and its rights, vowing to identify and take strict action against them.

Shadap further added that the Council’s establishment of the Employment Commission aims to create job opportunities for local youth, expressing disappointment that some community members are facilitating the employment of outsiders.

Additionally, JNC issued a stern warning to those recruiting outsiders for work, asking them to reconsider their actions before it is too late. The JNC also alleged that a significant number of Bangladeshis have settled in the regions of Umpleng, Soo Kilo, and Ladrymbai in East Jaintia Hills and said that it would soon take necessary action on the issue.

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