Bangladeshi Nationals Apprehended in South West Garo Hills: A Bold Move Against Illegal Immigration A midnight bust in South West Garo Hills has unveiled yet another attempt at illegal immigration, marking a significant win for border security efforts On November 21, 2024, the Zikzak Police Patrol Post intercepted a Bolero Pick-up near KGBV School, Zikzak, carrying 5 suspected Bangladeshi nationals armed with forged Aadhaar cards, Airtel SIM cards and Bangladeshi-origin items Led by SI Diganta Hajong, the operation at SH-12 not only uncovered the passengers’ illegal entry but also revealed their intent to travel to Kolkata for work Using tools like the mAadhaar app, authorities confirmed the Aadhaar cards as counterfeit Among the items seized were Bangladeshi-made nasal drops and Lorix cream, alongside Indian mobile SIMs, adding to the evidence of cross-border breaches In just three months, 27 Bangladeshi nationals have been caught in the South West Garo Hills, prompting officials to intensify surveillance along the Indo-Bangladesh border Superintendent of Police of South West Garo Hills, Vikash Kumar emphasized the importance of local community support and inter-agency coordination, saying, “We are working closely with the Border Security Force (BSF) and other agencies to strengthen border security The support of the local community has been instrumental in reporting suspicious activities SP Vikash Kumar confirmed that a case has been registered vide Mahendraganj PS case u/s 336(3)BNS R/w sec 14A(b) Foreigners Act The detained individuals, all from Chapai Nawabganj, Rajshahi, Bangladesh, are: - Md Jahangir Ali (21yrs) - Md Jaidul Islam (30yrs) - Md Durul Ali (37yrs) - Md Maruf Ali (19yrs) - Md Babu Sheikh (22yrs) With the growing trend of forged identities and cross-border infiltrations, local authorities are tightening security and increasing public awareness The latest case underscores the importance of cooperation between communities, police, and agencies like the BSF to ensure the region’s safety

Syiem Nongkhlaw

South West Garo Hills•

14 hrs ago

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