The Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya Frontier, in close coordination with Meghalaya Police and over 200 local villagers, has launched a high-intensity joint combing operation in the Majersora–Hathinala forest belt following confirmed infiltration by Bangladeshi miscreants in the Bagli area of South West Khasi Hills district.

On 8 August 2025, an armed gang of 8–9 intruders illegally entered Indian territory, stormed Rongdangai village, stabbed and injured one civilian, vandalized property, and attempted to abduct a villager.

From 9 to 11 August 2025, swift and extensive joint action by BSF and Meghalaya Police led to the arrest of four suspects in the initial phase and the recovery of a Bangladesh Police identity card, wireless sets, wire cutters, Indian and Bangladeshi currency notes, suspected explosive substance, and handcuffs. So far, six miscreants have been apprehended. One of them, identified as Akram from Sherpur, Bangladesh, was captured by villagers but later succumbed to injuries during treatment.

Continuing the operation, on 12 August 2025, BSF troops supported by K9 teams, Meghalaya Police from PS Gumaghat and Ranikor, and Village Defence Parties sealed all escape routes and recovered one intact suspected country-made explosive. The operation is ongoing to apprehend the remaining intruders.

Inspector General BSF Meghalaya Frontier, Shri O. P. Upadhyay, is personally supervising the operation and has commended the exemplary courage and cooperation of the troops and civilians. He reiterated BSF’s firm resolve to protect India’s borders from cross-border threats.