Assam Pushes Back 15 Bangladeshi Nationals Amid Border Vigilance

GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed on Tuesday that 15 Bangladeshi nationals were repatriated to their country in the Sribhumi district. The action exemplifies the state's ongoing attempts to stem illegal infiltration across the Indo-Bangladesh frontier.

Two of the repatriated people, Irfan Khan and Nurul Afsar, were stopped and pushed back at once by Sribhumi district police. This was at the Indo-Bangladesh border, where the authorities have been keeping a tight vigil to avoid illegal entry.

Assam Chief Minister Sarma went online on social media site X to praise the police force for their prompt action. He once again asserted the state's tough line against illegal infiltration and said, "Stern action against illegal infiltration. Continuing with their strict vigil along the Indo-Bangladesh border, @sribhumipolice intercepted 2 Bangladeshi nationals and pushed them back. This strict monitoring by @assampolice will continue. Good job.

In the evening, Sarma confirmed that another 13 Bangladeshi nationals were turned back via Sutarkandi, a crucial border checkpoint. He reiterated Assam's strong resolve to confront illegal infiltration, reiterating the government's aggressive approach to border security.

Sribhumi district, along with Cachar, Dhubri, and South Salmara-Mankachar, also has an international border of 267.5 km with Bangladesh. This border is extremely sensitive as there are regular attempts to cross illegally. The Sutarkandi Integrated Check Post (ICP) in Sribhumi is a key location for border control operations with strict surveillance and regulation of cross-border traffic.

This latest pushback operation is part of larger initiatives by the Assam Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) to improve border security, especially in the wake of last year's political turmoil in Bangladesh. Officials have increased vigilance to thwart any possible security risks and illegal incursions into Indian territory.

Sutarkandi is one of three major Integrated Check Posts on the India-Bangladesh border in the Northeast, the other two being at Dawki, Meghalaya, and Akhaura, Tripura.

Besides, Assam also has an ICP at Darranga, which controls movement along the India-Bhutan border. These border posts are crucial for controlling infiltration and maintaining regional security.

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