Assam CM Reports Five Bangladeshis Repatriated After Infiltration Attempt
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Synopsis
Assam Police have successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt from Bangladesh, pushing back five individuals who illegally entered the Indian territory. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized ongoing efforts to secure borders amidst rising infiltration due to the economic collapse in Bangladesh.
Key Takeaways
- Five Bangladeshi nationals were pushed back after illegal entry.
- The operation was conducted by Assam Police at the Sribhumi district.
- Chief Minister Sarma declared a 24/7 high alert for border security.
- Infiltration has risen due to economic collapse in Bangladesh.
- Approximately 1000 Bangladeshis have been repatriated recently.
Guwahati, April 17 (NationPress) The Assam Police successfully thwarted an attempt by Bangladeshi infiltrators, effectively repatriating five individuals from the neighboring country who had illegally crossed into Indian territory.
These five Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended while attempting to enter Assam via the international border in the Sribhumi district, where security forces intervened to prevent their infiltration.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Thursday, “The operation against illegal infiltration is ongoing; @sribhumipolice stopped and sent back five illegal infiltrators to Bangladesh early this morning.”
The individuals were identified as Abdulla, Ansarulla, Roshid Ahammed, Muhammad Kalim Mulla, and Happy Seikh.
Moreover, the Chief Minister emphasized that the state police are on high alert 24/7 to ensure border security.
Previously, Sarma noted: “We have increased security at the international border due to unrest in Bangladesh to curb infiltration. Our police have identified numerous illegal immigrants daily at the border; however, no Hindu infiltrator from Bangladesh has been detained in the past five months.”
Sarma further explained that members of the Hindu community migrated from Bangladesh decades ago, while others remain in the neighboring country for various reasons.
“The majority of Hindus wishing to migrate to India did so 30 or 40 years ago. The remaining minority has continued to live in Bangladesh despite facing significant hardships. They may have their reasons for staying, perhaps a connection to their homeland or patriotism towards Bangladesh,” he remarked.
He also mentioned that the surge in Bangladeshi infiltration in recent months can be attributed to the collapse of the textile industry in Bangladesh, resulting in widespread unemployment.
According to Sarma, the economic situation in Bangladesh has deteriorated due to unrest, affecting the majority community more severely than minorities.
“To date, we have apprehended around 1000 Bangladeshis in recent months, all of whom were immediately repatriated after their detention,” stated the Chief Minister.
He also linked the illegal infiltration to incentives provided by certain textile industry owners in India.
