BSF Stops Smuggling in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya
The Border Security Force (BSF) in Meghalaya has successfully stopped several smuggling attempts. On September 29, the BSF’s 193 Battalion intercepted a truck and a bus at the Ranikor-Dangar T-junction in the East Khasi Hills district. These vehicles, loaded with edible items worth approximately Rs 43,00,000, were coming from Shillong towards the border area. The drivers could not provide valid documents for the vehicles and the items.
The five Indian nationals apprehended, along with the vehicles and seized items, were handed over to the Dangar Police Outpost. Last month, BSF Meghalaya thwarted other smuggling attempts along the India-Bangladesh border, seizing cattle, contraband, and clothing items worth over Rs 16 lakhs.
In one operation, BSF troops of the 193 Battalion seized a large quantity of eatable and contraband items in the East Khasi Hills district. In another, the 4th Battalion rescued 12 buffaloes from the BOP Hawaitila border area. Additionally, the 200th Battalion seized a large quantity of clothing items being smuggled to Bangladesh.
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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 and ensure safety.
Meghalaya -: Meghalaya is a state in the northeastern part of India. It is known for its hills, rain, and beautiful landscapes.
East Khasi Hills -: East Khasi Hills is a district in Meghalaya. It is named after the Khasi tribe, who live in that area.
Ranikor-Dangar T-junction -: Ranikor-Dangar T-junction is a place where two roads meet in the shape of the letter ‘T’. It is located in the East Khasi Hills district.
India-Bangladesh border -: The India-Bangladesh border is the line that separates India and Bangladesh, two neighboring countries. It is important to protect this border to prevent illegal activities.
contraband -: Contraband refers to goods that are illegal to trade or possess. These can include items like drugs, weapons, or other banned products.
