BSF, Assam police foil infiltration bids along Bangladesh border amidst unrest
New Indian ExpressGUWAHATI: The Border Security Force on Monday had to fire a round of non-lethal ammunition to thwart an attempt by some people to cross over into Tripura from Bangladesh. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the police on Monday prevented the unauthorised entry of four Bangladeshi nationals. “This morning at 1:30 AM, Bangladeshi citizens identified as Motiur Seikh, Mushiar Mullah, Tania Mullah, and Rita Mullah attempted to enter India through the Karimganj sector of the India-Bangladesh border. He said Assam police and BSF personnel were maintaining vigil round the clock to maintain tranquillity and sanctity of the border in light of the recent developments in Bangladesh. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday assured Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma that the Centre would not allow any Bangladeshi national to enter India illegally.