On 06th April 2025, acting on specific info, the alert troops of BSF Meghalaya apprehended a Bangladeshi tout near the Indo-Bangladesh International Border.

Based on specific intelligence, BSF personnel of the 4th Battalion, deployed near the Dawki area maintained a surveillance on the ground area of Dawki and noticed suspicious activity close to the international border. The individual was attempting to evade observation and was moving in a manner consistent with illegal cross-border activity. Acting promptly, the alert BSF troops apprehended the suspect.

During the preliminary inquiry, the apprehended individual revealed that he is a Bangladeshi national, identified as Md. Ibrahim, a resident of Sylhet district. He is involved in touting activities related to cross-border smuggling and facilitating illegal infiltration. The apprehended Bangladeshi national was handed over to Dawki Police Station for further investigation and necessary legal action.

The BSF remains ever vigilant and committed to ensuring the safety and security of the nation, once again demonstrating its zero-tolerance approach towards infiltration.