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Meghalaya: BSF Blocks Bold Infiltration Attempt by Bangladeshi Nationals

The Border Security Force (BSF) stopped a group of Bangladeshi nationals from crossing into Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district on Thursday.

SHILLONG: The Border Security Force (BSF) stopped a group of Bangladeshi nationals from crossing into Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district on Thursday.

The group tried to cross the border through the Ranikor river to collect boulders from Indian land.

BSF officials said the group crossed the border on Wednesday afternoon using five to six boats. When the BSF saw them, they warned the group to go back. But when the group didn't listen, the BSF had to fire, and the intruders fled back across the border.

Due to recent political unrest in Bangladesh, including the fall of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government and student protests, the BSF has tightened security along the India-Bangladesh border.

The Meghalaya government has also imposed a night curfew from 6 PM to 6 AM and temporarily closed border markets.

Along the 444-kilometer international border with Bangladesh, Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya Frontier has significantly increased security measures in the past.

Uplifted carefulness means to guarantee powerful boundary mastery and the board. To stop smuggling and illegal entry, extensive measures are being taken right now.

Harbax Singh Dhillon, the Inspector General (IG) of BSF Meghalaya, emphasized that troops and field commanders are fully aware of and vigilant about ongoing developments. The situation at the international border is closely watched.

This is to address unanticipated conditions. At the border, senior officers and commandants have been posted. They have been told to keep up with mission-prepared pose.

Notwithstanding elevated security, all land customs stations and incorporated check posts along global line of Meghalaya are on guard. To improve security, the Indo-Bangladesh border has been closed to civilian traffic.

Meghalaya state government has forced night check in time along whole global boundary of Meghalaya. Common organization and nearby police, as a team with BSF have expanded cautiousness. Villagers have been instructed to maintain heightened awareness.