Assam Police Prevents Infiltration, Two Bangladeshi Nationals Sent Back
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Synopsis
On January 27, Assam Police stopped an infiltration attempt by two Bangladeshi nationals along the border. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reported their immediate expulsion, highlighting heightened security due to unrest in Bangladesh. The government is committed to identifying illegal immigrants and ensuring border security.
Key Takeaways
- Two Bangladeshi nationals apprehended and pushed back.
- Increased vigilance along the international border.
- Concerns over illegal immigration due to political unrest.
- Efforts to prevent illegal enrollment in voter lists.
- Focus on identifying illegal immigrants from Bangladesh.
Guwahati, Jan 27 (NationPress) Assam Police have successfully intercepted an attempt at Bangladeshi infiltration along the international border, resulting in the expulsion of two citizens from Bangladesh after their apprehension on Monday, as reported by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Sarma stated in an X post, "While maintaining a vigilant watch along the international border, @assampolice captured two illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators close to the border and swiftly sent them back."
The two Bangladeshi individuals were recognized as Md Zulmat Ali and Md Sakil. Both were sent back to Bangladesh. Following unrest in Bangladesh, security measures along the border have been intensified.
Sarma previously mentioned that while some Bangladeshi infiltrators have acquired Aadhaar cards, they have not been able to register on the voter list.
He emphasized, "There is no possibility for individuals to illegally cross the international border from Bangladesh and get registered on the voter list in Assam since we have apprehended numerous individuals who entered Indian territory illegally and they were sent back within hours."
The Chief Minister noted that most infiltrators were caught in the early morning, around 5 AM, and were pushed back to Bangladesh before 9 AM.
"In just two to three hours, they cannot enroll themselves in the voter list," he added.
Sarma emphasized that security forces must remain exceptionally vigilant regarding this issue.
"We have resolved to implement a series of measures to identify illegal immigrants from Bangladesh," he stated.
The Chief Minister explained that the influx of people from Bangladesh is primarily due to increased poverty following the recent turmoil after the exit of the Sheikh Hasina administration.
He also noted that in contrast to common beliefs, it is mainly individuals from the Muslim community who are attempting to cross the border illegally in search of employment.
