Bangladesh Infiltration Attempt Prevented; Five Sent Back
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Synopsis
On February 14, Assam Police successfully repelled an infiltration attempt involving five individuals from Bangladesh, including four Rohingyas. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the incident, emphasizing ongoing vigilance at the Indo-Bangladesh border.
Key Takeaways
- Five infiltrators, including four Rohingyas, were pushed back.
- The incident occurred in Sribhumi district.
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the increase in infiltrations.
- Around 1000 Bangladeshi infiltrators have been arrested recently.
- Vigilance along the Indo-Bangladesh border will continue.
Guwahati, February 14 (NationPress) Assam Police successfully thwarted an attempt by at least five infiltrators from Bangladesh, which included four Rohingyas, who illegally crossed into Indian territory, as stated by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday.
This event transpired in the Sribhumi district of the state. Sarma posted on X, “Five Illegal Infiltrators were sent back. By maintaining vigilant surveillance along the Indo-Bangladesh border, @sribhumipolice detained 4 Rohingyas & 1 Bangladeshi near the border and expelled them.”
The individuals have been recognized as Abdul Raazzak, Saddam Hussein, Moktul Hussain, Nurul Amin, and Hafsa Bibi. The Chief Minister emphasized that the state administration will persist in its rigorous monitoring along the border.
Previously, Sarma indicated that the influx of Bangladeshi infiltrators had surged in recent months due to the *decline of the textile industry* in the neighboring country, resulting in widespread unemployment. He noted that the economy of Bangladesh has deteriorated due to unrest, impacting the majority population more than the minority.
“To date, we have detained approximately 1000 Bangladeshi individuals in recent months. They were promptly expelled following their detention,” the Chief Minister mentioned. He also linked the illegal infiltration to incentives provided by certain textile industry owners in India.
Sarma remarked that he addressed the issue of Bangladeshi infiltration with Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the North Eastern Council (NEC) meeting.
“I have discussed these matters with other Chief Ministers of northeastern states,” he added.
Furthermore, he asserted: “There is no opportunity for individuals to illegally cross the international border from Bangladesh and enroll in the voter list in Assam, as we have apprehended many individuals who entered Indian territory illegally and they were expelled within a few hours. Most infiltrators were arrested around 5 AM and were sent back to the neighboring country before 9 AM. In just two or three hours, they cannot register in the voter list.”
Nonetheless, the Chief Minister sees no issue in maintaining heightened vigilance regarding this matter.
