A group of Bangladeshi nationals attempted to cross into Indian territory through the international border along Assam’s Dhubri district on Saturday. However, vigilant Border Security Force (BSF) personnel successfully thwarted the infiltration attempt, an official reported.
According to the official, seven individuals crossed the international border early Saturday morning, nearly reaching the India-Bangladesh boundary fencing at Bhogdanga village in Dhubri district. “A group of seven people almost reached the Indian side near Bhogdanga village. The BSF troops present on duty pushed them back through mutual understanding. The group then turned back and returned to Bangladesh territory,” the official stated.
The official noted that Bhogdanga and Faushkarkuti villages are strategically located along the India-Bangladesh border, surrounded by Bangladesh on three sides. The group of Bangladeshi nationals reportedly originated from Nageshwari Upazila in Kurigram district, Bangladesh.
“The situation is under control, and security arrangements have been beefed up,” the official added.
In a related incident on Friday, the BSF, in collaboration with Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), successfully prevented a large-scale infiltration attempt in West Bengal’s Cooch Behar district. A spokesperson for the BSF reported that around 1,000 Bangladeshi nationals had approached the international border seeking refuge in India. The BSF quickly coordinated with the BGB to ensure the safe return of these individuals to Bangladesh, handling the situation without escalating tensions.
Security has been tightened along the India-Bangladesh border in light of recent developments in Bangladesh, including unrest and violent protests that led to the ousting of Sheikh Hasina from her position as Prime Minister. Central and state security agencies, including the BSF, Coast Guard, and coastal police, have intensified patrols at the marine borders in the Sunderbans area of West Bengal, particularly in North 24 Parganas and South 24 Parganas districts, which are considered vulnerable points for illegal immigration amid the ongoing crisis in Bangladesh.
