BSF apprehends 13 Bangladeshi nationals attempting to cross border illegally

Troops of Border Security Force apprehended thirteen Bangladeshi nationals while y were trying to cross international border adjoining Bangladesh from Indian side in early hours of Wednesday. A total of thirteen individuals were apprehended.

A special patrolling party of Border Out Post Panchberia patrolling on Indo - Bangladesh Border Road saw suspicious movement of a group of approximately 13 persons near Indo - Bangladesh Border Road while y were trying to approach towards Border Road from Indian side. Getting alerted, BSF party immediately challenged m.

On hearing challenge, group tried to run back but alert troops immediately pursued m and succeeded to apprehend all suspicious persons. When y were asked about ir identity, all apprehended persons accepted that y are Bangladeshi nationals and were trying to cross border. 

 "During preliminary questioning, y revealed ir identity. y furr stated that y all are citizens of Bangladesh. Twenty-seven years ago y came to India from an unkwn place in search of livelihood. After coming in India, y settled in Mumbai and started residing in Nala Sopara area.'' said a senior BSF officer.
 
While investigating it was revealed that an Indian tout named Maj helped m. tout contacted m with ar tout of Bagdah and took rupees one lakh in lieu of crossing border. Bangladeshi nationals and seized items were handed over to Bagdah Police station for furr legal action.

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