Assam Police Detains and Deports a Bangladeshi Infiltrator

The individual was identified as Lipi Akhtar from Dhaka Division.

Continuing its crackdown on illegal border crossings and maintaining a strict vigil at the border, the Assam Police detained a woman from Bangladesh and deported her back to her country on Monday.

The individual identified as Lipi Akhtar from Dhaka Division crossed over the India-Bangladesh border and entered Sukchar in the South Salmara district illegally, in the early hours of Sunday.

After taking shelter at a house in Sukchar, she went to Dhubri by boat where she was detained by the police.

Police have launched a manhunt to find any other accomplices or infiltrators who may have been involved in the operation.

The police have also intensified efforts to prevent further illegal entries and maintain border security.

Taking to X, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote, “𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 an 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗵 Smt Lipi Akhtar from Dhaka Division was handed back to Bangladeshi Authorities a short while ago. Earlier she was apprehended at Dhubri by @assampolice. Investigation has revealed that Smt Akhtar entered Indian territory on the early hours of 18th August 2024 at Sukchar, South Salmara District on foot, after multiple bus and boat rides spanning over 24 hours. After taking shelter at a house in Sukchar, she proceeded to Dhubri by boat where she was intercepted. A manhunt is underway to trace other accomplices/ infiltrators.”

https://x.com/himantabiswa/status/1825585751465291918

Also Read: Assam: Bomb Scare in Guwahati’s City Centre Mall

COMMENTS