Guwahati, Aug 12: The situation in Bangladesh continues to remain unstable ever since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left the country following largescale violent protests against her. Even after the installation of an interim government to re-establish law and order, cases of violence and arson have continued unabated. Due to the volatile situation, many are trying to leave the country in any way possible, and more so trying to enter India illegally.
In the latest case, Assam police pushed back four Bangladeshi nationals in the wee hours of Monday morning near the Indo-Bangla border. They were trying to enter India at around 1.30 AM on Monday through the Karimganj sector of the India-Bangladesh border.
The four have been identified as Motiur Seikh, Mushiar Mullah, Tania Mullah, and Rita Mullah.
This morning at 1:30 AM, Bangladeshi citizens identified as Motiur Seikh, Mushiar Mullah, Tania Mullah, and Rita Mullah attempted to enter India through the Karimganj sector of the India-Bangladesh border. However, police effectively intervened at the zero point and promptly… pic.twitter.com/7eHjAtBDWT
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) August 12, 2024
Police noticed their activity and intervened at the zero point and promptly repelled them, preventing their unauthorized entry.
Notably, seven Bangladeshi nationals along with two Indian facilitators were apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) and state police at a checkpoint in Pynursla, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya on Saturday.
In view of ongoing unrest in Bangladesh, BSF Meghalaya has assessed and heightened security along the Indo-Bangladesh border adopting a multi-tier domination strategy, they said.
Last week, close to 1000 Bangladeshi nationals tried to enter India in the Cooch Bihar district. However, they were stopped by the BSF.
Mentionably, attacks on minorities have increased in Bangladesh since the ouster of Sheikh Hasina. Bangladesh interim government’s head Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus on Saturday called for an end to attacks on the minority communities in the country, and asked for protection to all Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist families.
