In a proactive action, on 24 May 2024, the vigilant troops of 172 Bn BSF Meghalaya successfully intercepted a vehicle loaded with a huge quantity of Sugar meant for smuggling into Bangladesh and also apprehended 02 Indian Nationals near Kuliang bordering area under East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya.

Based on specific information, BSF troops identified and intercepted a truck loaded with 24,000 Kgs of sugar in Kuliang bordering area. Upon questioning, the driver and co-driver failed to produce any valid documents pertaining to the consignment of Sugar. The seized sugar and both apprehended persons were handed over to the Customs office Badarpur for further legal proceedings.