5 Bangladeshis, 12 Indians apprehended by BSF for illeglly crossing border

Five Bangleshis and 12 Indian nationals were apprehended by Border Security Force personnel in separate incidents, for illegally crossing Indo-Bangla border in West Bengal's Nia district, a statement issued by paramilitary force said.

Five Bangleshis and 12 Indian nationals, including one tout, were apprehended by border guards while illegally crossing over to this side near Ramnagar outpost in Nia district on Thursday, BSF statement said on Friday.

apprehend Indians confessed y h earlier crossed border at Benapole area to meet ir relatives in Banglesh and were returning back.

Bangleshis said y were going to Bengaluru to work as labourers.

All apprehended persons have been handed over to Hanskhali police station.

In ar incident, one Indian national was caught and 10 cattle seized by a patrolling BSF team at Khasmahal outpost on same day.

man was trying to smuggle cattle to Banglesh along with some or persons.

However, while ors in group mand to escape, man was caught and handed over to local police.

price of seized cattle is estimated to be Rs 2,25,230 in local market, it ded.