Shillong, Jan 06: The BSF troops of BOP Bagli, deployed in South West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya apprehended one Bangladeshi national identified as Karim Sheikh aged 12 yrs, s/o Md Mazid r/o Vill- Bagli, Ps- Tahirpur, Distt- Sunamganj (Bangladesh) while he was trying to cross the International Border from Bangladesh near BP No 1193/6-T. During search, party recovered Indian currency Rs. 6,200/-, Grameenphone recharge coupon-200 Nos @ 50/- per coupon from his possession.
In another incident on 03rd Jan 2014, troops of BOP Lailong deployed at East Jaintia Hills distt of Meghalaya also apprehended one Bangladeshi national identified as Doynal Abdin aged 21 yrs, s/o Abdul Malik, r/o Vill- Sonarton Basti, Ps- Kanaighat, Distt- Sylhet (Bangladesh) while he was trying to cross the International Border from India near BP No 1315/2-S. During search, party recovered 24000 Nos Betel nut and 01 Mobile Phone with 01 BD SIM from his possession.
During last week, BSF troops on Meghalaya border apprehended 03 Bangladeshi nationals and 02 Indian national and seized 204 Btls Liquor, 05 Nos Cattle heads, Forest produce and other contraband items worth over Rs. 2 Lacs while being smuggled out from India to Bangladesh.
Apprehended persons and seized items have been handed over to concerned department for further disposal and legal action as per law of the land.(SP News)
