Shillong: In a well-coordinated special operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya successfully apprehended an individual attempting to infiltrate India from Bangladesh near the international border in East Khasi Hills district.
According to a statement from BSF Meghalaya PRO, vigilant personnel detected suspicious movement along the border and swiftly intervened. The suspect, an Indian resident from Hojai, Assam, was taken into custody and later handed over to Pynursla Police Station for further legal proceedings.
The BSF emphasized that the operation reflects its commitment to securing the nation’s borders and preventing unlawful activities such as smuggling and infiltration. The force remains vigilant and proactive in maintaining peace and security along the international border.
Earlier, on January 14, BSF Meghalaya had apprehended four Bangladeshi nationals and three Indian touts attempting to cross the border illegally. Similarly, on January 12, acting on specific intelligence, troops from the 4th Battalion of BSF Meghalaya successfully nabbed another group of four Bangladeshi nationals and three Indian facilitators near the border in East Khasi Hills district.
The BSF reiterated its steadfast commitment to safeguarding India’s borders, vowing to continue stringent action against cross-border illegal activities, including infiltration and smuggling.
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