BSF steps up vigil along border with Bangladesh in Meghalaya

Items worth more thenRs 10 lakh seized in one week

SHILLONG: The BSF (Border Security Force) Meghalaya responsible for guarding the 444-KM stretch of the Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya has intensified its vigil and stepped up anti-smuggling drive. The BSF has also reviewed its domination plan to thwart smugglers continuing bids to smuggle various contraband items.

During the last week, the BSF seized various items worth approximately Rs 89,88,951, and apprehended one Indian and four Bangladeshi nationals involved in smuggling activities. The quantities of the recovered items along with their approximate market values are as follow: 71 cattle with market value of Rs 10,77,800; 14,312 kg of dry peas worth Rs 14,19,810; 102 liqour valued at Rs 14,076; eight vehicles valued at Rs 31,08,000; miscellaneous items worth Rs 33,69,265.

The IG of BSF Meghalaya Frontier, HardeepSingh said, "The BSF is adopting minimum use of restraint while exercising its power to seize various items at the border; and have taken proactive measures to maintain a cordial relationship with the border population." He also called upon all concerned to render their cooperation and assistance for effective border management, stated a release.

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