Shillong, April 13: Troops of BSF Meghalaya on 12th April 2022, seized 100 kg of human hair meant to be smuggled to Bangladesh from International Border of East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya.
There has been increase in demand of human hair in Bangladesh owing to flourishing wig business. Bangladesh has also emerged as a new transit hub for human hair smuggling for further shipping to China.Earlier Myanmar was used as a transit country.
Apart from it, BSF also apprehended 01 Indian national alongwith 02 cattle meant to be smuggled to Bangladesh. The miscreant was nabbed while he was approaching towards International Boundary in his cattle laden vehicle.
Apprehended person is identified as Hilarus Marwein, resident of village from Lawbah, East Khasi Hills district. BSF is maintaining high degree of alertness on the International Border to maintain National security as well as to prevent all kind of trans-border crimes and illegal activities.
