Bangladesh intruder assaulted by locals in Meghalaya village, dies
Akram was the sixth person arrested in connection with a reported attempt to abduct a local from Rongdangai village.The group of at least eight intruders reportedly vandalised property in the village before being repelled by locals.One of the arrested men is an armed personnel of the Bangladesh Police.Items recovered from the accused include a revolver, a Bangladesh Police identity card, three wireless sets and a magazine pouch, Jyrwa said.Three of the arrested individuals have been produced in court, while two others are under treatment in a hospital.Joint operations by Meghalaya Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) had earlier led to the arrests in the Khonjoy and Gilagora areas.The authorities continue search operations to trace the remaining two suspects.An investigation is underway to ascertain the motive behind the attempted abduction and the possible cross-border implications involving Bangladeshi law enforcement personnel.- EndsTune InTrending Reel
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