Meghalaya: BSF Returns Bangladeshi Boy Without Pressing Charges

SHILLONG: A young Bangladeshi boy who accidentally wandered into Meghalaya's South Garo Hills area was returned to his country's authorities as a gesture of goodwill, BSF officials said on Monday.

The 15-year-old child was discovered Sunday wandering near the zero line at Rongra, but no charges were brought against him.

After being apprehended, the child admitted to the BSF that he had accidentally crossed into Indian territory since he was unaware of the location of the international line.

He was then turned over to the Border Guard Bangladesh on the same day, who complimented the BSF for their goodwill act, according to the officials.

According to Pradip Kumar, the head of BSF Meghalaya Frontier, border guards from the two neighbours have adopted a humane strategy when dealing with minor and innocent victims.

In order to improve confidence between the two nations and strengthen the current relationship, he said, "These matters are amicably settled."

Additionally, recent sources claim that In spite of several outstanding concerns, particularly the sharing of river waters, Dhaka believes it is possible to negotiate a solution, according to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh and India's amicable relations and bilateral cooperation are likely to pick up steam in 2023.

Relations between Bangladesh and India are complex and have their roots in a historical past, close proximity to one another, and shared cultural traits.

The political, social, and cultural fabric of the nation is still heavily influenced by the emotional ties created by India's role in liberating Bangladesh in 1971.

Bangladesh's relations with New Delhi are essential to the country's political and economic stability because it is India's next-door neighbour.

Contrary to several western countries, the two neighbours have maintained their bilateral relationship, and India often avoids making public comments on Bangladesh's internal politics.

According to former diplomat and current head of the non-governmental Bangladesh Enterprise Institute, Humayun Kabir, "excellent ties" are likely to exist in both countries best interests given geographic circumstances and historical context. 

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