BSF foils infiltration attempt, arrests four Bangladeshis

New Delhi, October 18

In a significant operation, vigilant personnel of the 73rd Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) South Bengal Frontier successfully thwarted an illegal infiltration attempt along the India-Bangladesh border in Murshidabad district. 

The BSF troops apprehended four Bangladeshi nationals who had crossed the international border with fake Aadhaar cards, allegedly intending to travel to Chennai. Additionally, an Indian tout facilitating their entry was also arrested.

On October 15, 2024, at approximately 3:35 PM, BSF personnel at Bamanabad Border Outpost observed suspicious movements near the international border. Five individuals were attempting to cross from Bangladesh into Indian territory. Acting swiftly, the alert BSF troops raised an alarm and moved towards the infiltrators. However, the intruders resisted and tried to force their way into Indian territory. The BSF personnel responded with a strong counter, which caused the infiltrators to scatter and attempt to hide in the tall grass. Quick Response Teams (QRT) were deployed, and all five suspects were apprehended soon after.

The arrested individuals were taken to the Bamanabad Border Outpost for further questioning. Initial interrogations revealed that among the five, one was an Indian tout, and the remaining four were illegal Bangladeshi nationals. The Indian smuggler confessed that he had arrived at the international border on October 15 to assist the Bangladeshis in crossing into Indian territory. He further revealed that he was promised ₹4000 per Bangladeshi national upon successful entry into India.

Upon questioning the four Bangladeshi nationals, it was discovered that they had procured fake Indian Aadhaar cards through a Bangladeshi tout based in Godagari sub-district of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Each of them had paid 1000 Bangladeshi Taka for the fake identity documents. The arrested Bangladeshis, hailing from Godagari, planned to travel to Chennai for labor work.

Commenting on the successful operation, Shri N.K. Pandey, DIG and Public Relations Officer of the BSF South Bengal Frontier, said, "This operation is a testament to the unyielding vigilance and quick response of our troops in safeguarding the nation's borders. Attempts to enter India illegally using fake documents, but the BSF remains committed to thwarting such activities. Our priority is to ensure the safety and security of our borders, and this successful apprehension is a step in that direction."