Assam CM Reports Pushback of Five Bangladeshi Infiltrators
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Synopsis
On April 17, Assam Police successfully intercepted five Bangladeshi nationals attempting to illegally infiltrate Indian territory. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the pushback and highlighted ongoing efforts to secure borders amid rising tensions and economic challenges in Bangladesh.
Key Takeaways
- Assam Police pushed back five Bangladeshi infiltrators.
- Security forces are on high alert at the international border.
- Infiltration attempts have increased due to economic issues in Bangladesh.
- No Hindu infiltrators have been arrested in recent months.
- Over 1000 Bangladeshi individuals have been apprehended recently.
Guwahati, April 17 (NationPress) The Assam Police successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt by Bangladeshi nationals, resulting in the pushback of five individuals who unlawfully crossed into Indian territory.
These five citizens attempted to enter Assam via the international border in the Sribhumi district, but security forces intervened to prevent their entry.
On Thursday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced, “Our crackdown on illegal infiltration is ongoing; @sribhumipolice has intercepted and returned five illegal infiltrators to Bangladesh early this morning.”
Those identified as infiltrators include Abdulla, Ansarulla, Roshid Ahammed, Muhammad Kalim Mulla, and Happy Seikh.
The Chief Minister also noted that the state police are on constant alert, working round the clock to ensure border security.
Previously, he stated, “We have heightened security at the international border in response to the unrest in Bangladesh to prevent infiltration. Daily, our police uncover a significant number of illegal immigrants along the border; however, in the past five months, we have not arrested any Hindu infiltrators from Bangladesh.”
Sarma emphasized that members of the Hindu community migrated from Bangladesh three or four decades ago, while others remain in the neighboring country for various reasons.
“Most Hindus who wished to migrate to India have already done so over the past 30 or 40 years. Others, despite enduring severe persecution in Bangladesh, continue to reside there, possibly due to deep-rooted ties to their homeland,” he explained.
Additionally, Sarma pointed out a recent surge in Bangladeshi infiltrations attributed to the collapse of the textile industry in Bangladesh, which has left many unemployed.
He described how the economic turmoil in Bangladesh has predominantly affected the majority community, while the minority community also faces challenges.
“To date, we have apprehended approximately 1000 Bangladeshi individuals in recent months, all of whom were promptly returned after their arrest,” the Chief Minister stated.
He also attributed the illegal crossings to incentives provided by certain textile industry owners in India.
