Shillong: In a recent operation, the 144 Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) successfully intercepted an Indian national attempting to smuggle sugar into Bangladesh. The incident occurred on Sunday near the international border within the South Garo Hills district of Meghalaya.
The alert BSF personnel, conducting routine patrols, detected and apprehended the suspect along with a vehicle laden with sugar. The vehicle was reportedly being used to transport the sugar for illegal cross-border trade. The interception took place in an area known to be used for smuggling activities.
While the BSF confirmed the apprehension and seizure, they have not yet disclosed specific details regarding the quantity of sugar seized or the identity of the individual involved. The authorities are currently conducting further investigations into the matter.
This operation highlights the ongoing efforts by the BSF to combat smuggling along the porous India-Bangladesh border. The smuggling of essential commodities, such as sugar, remains a significant challenge for security forces due to the economic disparities and price variations between the two nations.
The BSF has reported an increase in patrols and surveillance along known smuggling routes throughout the border districts of Meghalaya. This heightened vigilance is aimed at curbing such illegal activities and ensuring the security of the international border.