BSF Meghalaya Stops Sugar Smuggling to Bangladesh and Catches Illegal Migrants
On August 25, troops from the 4th Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Meghalaya, along with local police, intercepted two Indian nationals with three trucks loaded with large quantities of sugar near the Lyngkhat border area in East Khasi Hills district. The trucks were carrying approximately 74,000 kg of sugar intended for smuggling into Bangladesh.
The drivers were unable to produce valid documents for the sugar consignment. The seized sugar and the two individuals were handed over to Pynursla Police Station for further investigation and legal action.
BSF Meghalaya shared on social media platform X, “A successful joint operation by BSF Meghalaya and Meghalaya Police in East Khasi Hills led to the apprehension of two Indian nationals and the confiscation of 74,000 kg of sugar intended for smuggling into Bangladesh.”
Earlier, on August 22, BSF Meghalaya thwarted an infiltration attempt along the International Border in East Jaintia Hills district. Four Bangladeshi nationals, including three women, were apprehended along with two Indian facilitators. The BSF has strengthened its border control measures to prevent illegal crossings and smuggling activities.
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BSF -: BSF stands for Border Security Force. It is a group of people who protect India’s borders from illegal activities.
Meghalaya -: Meghalaya is a state in the northeastern part of India. It is known for its hills, rain, and beautiful landscapes.
Smuggling -: Smuggling means secretly taking things from one country to another without permission. It is illegal.
Bangladesh -: Bangladesh is a neighboring country of India, located to the east of India.
Illegal Migrants -: Illegal migrants are people who enter a country without permission or proper documents.
Lyngkhat -: Lyngkhat is a place near the border between India and Bangladesh in the state of Meghalaya.
Infiltration -: Infiltration means secretly entering a place, often to do something illegal.
Facilitators -: Facilitators are people who help others do something, in this case, helping illegal migrants cross the border.
