Shillong, May 15: In a proactive operation, on 14 May 2024, the vigilant troops of 172 Bn BSF Meghalaya successfully intercepted a vehicle loaded with a huge quantity of Sugar meant for smuggling into Bangladesh and also apprehended 02 Indian Nationals near Kuliang bordering area under East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya.
Based on specific information, BSF troops identified and intercepted a vehicle loaded with 13,000 Kgs of sugar. The vehicle was coming from Kalain under the Cachar district of Assam and heading towards Kuliang bordering area.
Upon questioning, the driver and co-driver failed to produce any valid documents pertaining to the consignment of Sugar. Both apprehended persons revealed their identities as Rahimuddin from Karimganj district and Tazimul Hussain from Cachar district of Assam.
In a separate operation, BSF troops deployed at MCP Sonapur intercepted two light vehicles loaded with 06 cattle intended for smuggling into Bangladesh. However, the driver of one vehicle managed to escape from the spot, while the other was apprehended by BSF troops. The seized sugar, cattle, and apprehended persons were handed over to the Police Post – Umkiang for further legal proceedings.
