Guwahati, Sep 27
At least three Bangladeshi nationals who tried to enter Indian territory illegally were pushed back by the security forces, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday.
Taking to his X handle, Sarma wrote, “Maintaining strict vigil along the Indo-Bangladesh border, @assampolice identified 3 Bangladeshi infiltrators near the International border - Masum Khan - Iqbal Hussain - Mujanur Rehman. They were promptly pushed back to Bangladesh.”
Four days ago, four Bangladeshi infiltrators were pushed back by the security forces along Assam's Karimganj district.
CM Sarma had said, “In yet another successful pushback operation of illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators, @assampolice managed to apprehend and send back to Bangladesh the following individuals through the Karimganj border 1. Sohil Hawladar 2. Shah Alam 3. Sourab Hawladar 4. Md Kawsar.”
Notably, the Chief Minister had earlier announced a slew of measures to deal with the infiltration issue from Bangladesh which has seen a spike in the last few days.
According to him, recent reports indicate an increase in the number of illegal immigrants being detected, necessitating intensified efforts across the state.