Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. File | Photo Credit: ANI
Three Bangladeshi nationals were arrested at the international border and handed over to the neighboring country’s authorities, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday, September 27, 2024.
The three have been identified as Masum Khan, Iqbal Hussain and Mujanur Rehman.
“Keeping a tight vigil on the Indo-Bangladesh border, @assampolice identified 3 Bangladeshi infiltrators near the international border. They were sent back to Bangladesh immediately. Good job team!” Mr. Sarma posted on X.
About 100 migrants have been arrested in Assam and handed over to Bangladeshi authorities so far following unrest in the neighboring country. The BSF has intensified its vigil along the 1,885 km long India-Bangladesh border in the Northeast.
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“The Assam police also keep vigil on the border to ensure that no one enters the State illegally,” Director General of Police GP Singh said earlier.
Mr. Singh pointed out that BSF is the first line of defense on the border and Assam police as the second line is also very vigilant.
Published – September 27, 2024 01:06 pm IST