Assam Chief Minister Reports Bangladeshi Infiltration Attempt Thwarted
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Synopsis
On April 7, the Assam Police thwarted an attempt by a Bangladeshi national, Moshida Begum, to infiltrate into India. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the ongoing vigilance at the international border, noting the rise in illegal immigration due to unrest in Bangladesh's economy, while no Hindu infiltrators have been arrested recently.
Key Takeaways
- Assam Police apprehended Bangladeshi national Moshida Begum.
- Heightened security measures are in place along the international border.
- No Hindu infiltrators have been arrested in the last five months.
- Economic collapse in Bangladesh has led to increased infiltration.
- Approximately 1,000 illegal immigrants have been detained recently.
Guwahati, April 7 (NationPress) The Assam Police successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt from Bangladesh on Monday, as reported by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Moshida Begum, a citizen of Bangladesh, was detained by security forces along the international border and subsequently sent back.
In a post on X, Sarma stated, “Zero tolerance. Constant vigilance. Bangladeshi infiltrator Moshida Begum was caught near the international border and promptly pushed back. Thanks to the unwavering diligence of @assampolice and @BSF_India, the state's borders remain secure.”
The Chief Minister previously mentioned, “We have heightened the alertness of our security forces at the international border due to the unrest in Bangladesh to prevent infiltration. Daily, the police have identified a significant number of illegal immigrants at the border; however, in the past five months, no Hindu infiltrators from Bangladesh have been apprehended.”
Sarma explained that individuals from the Hindu community immigrated from Bangladesh 30 to 40 years ago, while others have continued to reside in Bangladesh for various reasons. “Most of the Hindu community who wished to migrate to India have done so 30 or 40 years back. The remaining minority individuals have remained in Bangladesh despite facing widespread atrocities. I believe they have their own motives for staying—perhaps a connection to their homeland or patriotism towards Bangladesh,” he remarked.
He further noted that the recent surge in Bangladeshi infiltration can be attributed to the collapse of the textile industry in Bangladesh, resulting in widespread unemployment. According to Sarma, the unrest has severely impacted the Bangladeshi economy, affecting the majority community more than the minority.
