In a decisive move against illegal infiltration, the South Salmara-Mankachar Police successfully intercepted and repatriated 16 Bangladesh nationals who had entered India without valid documentation. This group, comprising seven men, four women, and five children, was caught in Jordanga village after their suspicious activities attracted police attention.
The individuals had traveled from Bengaluru to Guwahati by train before making their way towards the South Salmara-Mankachar district. Prompted by intelligence inputs, police traced them to a local residence where they had taken refuge, and upon investigation, confirmed their Bangladeshi nationality. The individuals were identified as Zakir Sk, Md Mehdi Hasan, Rumana Aktar, Md Rizwan Hawaldar, Jamal Sk, Beauty Begum, Munni Begum, Nushrat Zahan, Rustom Sk, Rubel Qureshi, Chand Mia, and five children. Following established repatriation protocols, they were pushed back across the India-Bangladesh border.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma lauded the police for their swift and efficient action, underscoring the success of the operation in reinforcing border security. This is part of an ongoing campaign to prevent illegal entry, which has seen increased activity in recent months. Earlier, in October, Assam Police intercepted 14 Bangladesh nationals in the Hatsingimari area. These individuals, who entered through Meghalaya’s Dawki region, were reportedly heading to Tamil Nadu for labor work. The operation also unearthed fake Aadhaar cards, underscoring the growing sophistication of illegal entry attempts.
Since August, following political shifts in Bangladesh with the ousting of Premier Sheikh Hasina, Assam has intensified its border security operations, resulting in the repatriation of over 180 Bangladesh nationals. This ongoing effort reflects the state government’s strong commitment to addressing illegal infiltration and maintaining robust border security.
