The 172nd Battalion of BSF Meghalaya distributed sports items to the villagers at Kulyaing and Huroi in Indo-Bangladesh border area at East Jaintia Hills, BSF Meghalaya said in a press release.
The swift action came following a specific intelligence tip-off that led to a thorough search operation in the East Jaintia Hills region along the Indo-Bangladesh border.
As part of its ongoing efforts to combat smuggling, vigilant and alert troops of BSF Meghalaya, in collaboration with Meghalaya Police, successfully thwarted a smuggling attempt and seized a large quantity of cattle, apples, and other contraband worth Rs 31.13 lakh in EKH and WJH districts.
In a joint operation, Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya, in association with Meghalaya Police, seized contraband worth Rs 31.13 lakh, including cattle, apples, and other items that were intended to be smuggled into Bangladesh.
The Border Security Force (BSF) of Meghalaya successfully intercepted a smuggling attempt, seizing contraband items valued at Rs 10.60 lakh intended for smuggling into Bangladesh, a press release said.
The BSF said that the individuals were lured by Bangladeshi touts who facilitated their entry for 7,000 Bangladeshi Taka and promised free medical treatment in Kolkata for two of them.
On December 12, acting on specific intelligence, troops of Sector HQ Jowai apprehended an individual suspected to be a Bangladeshi national near the Anjali Patrol pump in Shillong. "On preliminary questioning, the individual was identified as BD national namely Munna Islam (20), resident of
BSF Meghalaya foiled a smuggling attempt on Tuesday and apprehended four Indian nationals at the International border East Khasi Hills District., BSF Meghalaya said in a press release.
BSF commanders spent time with the troops conveying them heartfelt Diwali greetings and appreciating their unwavering commitment to their mission. They extended warm wishes for peace, prosperity and strength, acknowledging the unique challenges faced by border personnel who vigilantly guard