B’deshi national held in Meghalaya

Shillong: Troops of the BSF’s Meghalaya Frontier, responsible for maintaining vigil along the 443-km international border shared with Bangladesh, nabbed a Bangladeshi national involved in “illegal cross-border” activities on Monday, the border force informed on Tuesday. “On September 23, troops of BSF Meghalaya showcased their commitment to border security by apprehending a Bangladeshi national near the international border in South West Khasi Hills district,” a release by the Meghalaya Frontier headquarters of the BSF stated, reports Manosh Das. Acting on specific intelligence, the 1st Battalion BSF conducted a special operation near BOP Kanai and apprehended Tonik Hajong, 38, a resident of Netrakona district, Bangladesh. He was found in possession of Bangladeshi currency.

Bangladesh border force returns 'abducted' BSF jawan

The Border Security Force (BSF) lodged a protest with Bangladesh's Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) after one of its soldiers was detained for crossing into Bangladesh while chasing livestock. Following discussions during a flag meeting, the soldier was returned, and the situation was resolved between the two border forces.

Five Bangladeshi nationals held for illegal stay in Palghar

Five Bangladeshi nationals were arrested in Palghar district, Maharashtra, for allegedly residing illegally. The anti-human trafficking cell raided a slum in Nalla Sopara based on a tip-off and detained the men who had entered India by river route ten years ago. A case has been filed under the Foreigners Act and Passport Act.

BSF foils terrorist infiltration attempt at R S Pura border in Jammu, seizes weapons

The Border Security Force (BSF) successfully foiled an infiltration attempt by a terrorist along the International Border in the R S Pura area. During a subsequent search operation, a significant cache of arms and ammunition was recovered. The intruder fled back after BSF personnel opened fire upon detecting suspicious movement near the fence.

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