BSF in Meghalaya ‘relentless' in securing Indo-Bangla border
Border Security Force
, Meghalaya Frontier, on Thursday said it has achieved 'notable success' in its 'relentless efforts' to secure the India-Bangladesh border, enhancing security and combating
cross-border crimes
.
"To ensure effective border management, BSF Meghalaya continued its close coordination with the Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) through field Commander-level meetings to resolve border-related issues, enhance mutual trust, and raise concerns regarding infiltration, smuggling routes, and the movement of criminal elements," the BSF Meghalaya Frontier headquarters here said in a statement.
"During the first quarter of this year, BSF troops apprehended several individuals involved in illegal cross-border activities, including 78 Bangladeshi nationals and 37 Indian nationals, for their involvement in smuggling and infiltration attempts," the statement said.
The BSF said it was combating infiltration and smuggling networks, 'in spite many constraints' as vigilant BSF personnel successfully foiled multiple infiltration attempts and apprehended six touts involved in facilitating cross-border movements which further helped police and law enforcement agencies to take action.
"During the period, BSF Meghalaya conducted numerous anti-smuggling operations, resulting in the seizure of contraband items and 750 cattle worth approximately Rs 11.70 crores...," the BSF said.
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