5 Bangladeshi Nationals Arrested As Assam Police Bust Illegal Infiltration Nexus

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that five Bangladeshis were arrested in state's South Salmara district for entering India illegally. 

Chief Minister said that in a joint operation, the state police and the BSF intercepted an auto-rickshaw at Mankachar near the international border and apprehended the Bangladeshis.

Those apprehended have been identified as Akash Ali, Safikul Mandal, Pinki Akter, Santa and the auto driver, Akhirul Islam. 

During questioning, those apprehended revealed that they crossed over from Sherpur in Bangladesh , and an Indian, identified as Pappan of Mankachar, was involved in the infiltration nexus, CM Himanta said. 

Those arrested were identified as Akash Ali, Safikul Mandal, Pinki Akter, Santa and the auto driver, Akhirul Islam, the CM posted on X along with their photograph.

"Necessary measures for pushing back the individuals are being taken and we are working to unearth this nexus. Good job Team," he added.

BSF has intensified its vigil along the India- Bangladesh border following the turmoil in the neighbouring country. The Assam Police is also maintaining a high alert along the border.

Earlier on August 23, the alert BSF Meghalaya troops successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt along the International Border in the East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya . The operation led to the apprehension of four Bangladeshi nationals—three of whom were women.