’Can’t let you cross border even if...’: BSF officer’s appeal to Bangladeshis seeking to enter India goes viral

Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra and Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora Sunday shared the video of Border Security Force officials at the India-Bangladesh border patiently explaining to refugees—trying to cross the international border—that they cannot be allowed to cross over the border. Taking to microblogging platform X to share a video by The Indian Express, the Rajya Sabha MP despite the situation on the India-Bangladesh border as “heartbreaking.” “This video of a #BSF officer calmly explaining to Bangladeshis why they can’t enter India illegally is heartbreaking, inspirational & reassuring all at once.” The Shiv Sena leader said it is reassuring to know the government is committed to securing borders of the country. “Heartbreaking to see the desperation; inspirational to witness the officer’s calm composure; reassuring to know the government is committed to securing India’s borders,” Deora posted. In the Indian Express video, approximately 1,000 refugees can be seen waiting in the waist-deep river water at the international border and the BSF officials interacting with the groups, reportedly Bangladeshi nationals, seeking refuge in India.