Shillong, Dec 20: The BSF Meghalaya successfully intercepted a smuggling attempt on 19th December 2024, seizing contraband items valued at ₹10.60 lakh intended for smuggling into Bangladesh.
Acting on specific intelligence inputs, BSF troops conducted a special operations along the Indo-Bangladesh border in the West Jaintia Hills (WJH) and East Khasi Hills (EKH) districts.
During the operations, the troops observed unidentified individuals attempting to approach the border with head loads. On being challenged, the smugglers fled into the nearby forest under the cover of darkness to avoid apprehension.
A thorough search of the area resulted in the recovery of the concealed contraband items. The seized items have been handed over to the Customs Office for further investigation and legal actions.
The BSF remains committed to its mission of safeguarding the nation’s borders and preventing illegal activities. This operation highlights the BSF’s unwavering dedication to combating smuggling and maintaining the security and integrity of the Indo-Bangladesh border.
