In a well-planned operation on Monday, the vigilant troops of BSF Meghalaya successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt along the International Border in West Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya.
During the inspection, which covered the border from Riahjalong to Amdoh, it was discovered that Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were absent from multiple sentry posts.
Seven Bangladeshi nationals along with two Indian facilitators were apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) and state police at a checkpoint in Pynursla, East Khasi Hills District.
Despite the installation of an interim government in Bangladesh, the situation remains volatile in the country, with a growing humanitarian crisis. The minority communities are feeling vulnerable as more of them try to enter India to seek refuse.
The Indo-Bangladesh international border spans 4096 Kilometers, with 509 kilometers under the jurisdiction of the BSF Guwahati Frontier, stretching from Cooch Behar District (West Bengal) to South Salamara - Mankachar (Assam).
The Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday rescued 69 cattle brutally loaded in four Bolero pick-up vehicles and apprehended six Indian nationals at the International Border in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district.