Guwahati, 28th September: In a recent operation aimed at curbing illegal immigration, Assam Police identified and apprehended seventeen Bangladeshi nationals, including children, near the India-Bangladesh international border. The individuals were promptly pushed back across the border, marking another successful operation in the state’s ongoing efforts to combat infiltration.
The individuals identified include Harul Lamin, Umai Khunsum, Md. Ismail, Sansida Begum, Rufiya Begum, Fatima Khatun, Mojur Rahman, Habi Ullah, and Sobika Begum. According to the police, strict surveillance along the border is being maintained to prevent illegal crossings.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma commended the efforts of the police, stating on social media, “Taking a firm stance against infiltration, @assampolice pushed back 9 Bangladeshis and 8 children across the border in the early hours today.” The Chief Minister also listed the names of the infiltrators and praised the Assam Police for their swift action.
This is the latest in a series of efforts by the Assam Police to maintain vigilance along the international border. Just days earlier, on September 23, a joint operation by Assam Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) successfully thwarted an attempt by three Bangladeshi nationals to enter India illegally.
These operations reflect Assam’s commitment to securing its borders and preventing unauthorized entry into the country.