Assam Police foils infiltration bid at India-Bangladesh border
In a proactive operation, Assam Police foiled an infiltration attempt on Tuesday night in Karimganj district, apprehending a Bangladeshi national who had illegally crossed into India.
In a proactive operation, Assam Police foiled an infiltration attempt on Tuesday night in Karimganj district, apprehending a Bangladeshi national who had illegally crossed into India.
Dipankar Barman, who had been evading authorities since August, was apprehended on Sunday by a team from the Guwahati Police, led by Panbazar Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Amit Mahato, with support from the Goa Police crime branch.
In a crucial move to bolster security along the Indo-Bangladesh border, Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota has proposed the establishment of 12 additional Border Police Stations in key districts -- Cachar, Karimganj, Dhubri, and South Salmara.
The Assam Police successfully foiled an infiltration bid along the India-Bangladesh border. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the prompt action of the police that led to the interception of three individuals, Hasmot Ali, Bithi Khatun, and Rima Khatun.
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police apprehended a man and confiscated a large consignment of narcotics valued at nearly Rs 4.5 crore early Monday morning.
The police acted swiftly, questioning the duo -- Shahadat Hussain and Priyanka Gain -- and completed all necessary legal formalities before pushing them back to Bangladesh.
Phukan, allegedly the mastermind behind the scheme, lured victims by promising high returns on stock market investments, using notarised documents to enhance the credibility of his fraudulent operations.
This decision follows the militant group's claim of planting explosives at 25 locations across the state on August 15, 2024.
The individuals, identified as MD Abu Shaid, Asadul Islam, MD Sarwar, and Lipi Akhtar, were reportedly on their way to Chennai in search of labor work when they were detained.
Security forces are operating around the clock, heightening security measures to safeguard public safety in light of these discoveries.