BSF foils infiltration bid near WB border

New Delhi, August 7 The BSF on Wednesday thwarted a “significant” infiltration attempt by a large group of Bangladeshis along the International Border (IB) in West Bengal, amid an ongoing high alert announced due to turmoil in Bangladesh. Officials said...

Tribune News Service

Updated At : 07:22 AM Aug 08, 2024 IST

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New Delhi, August 7

The BSF on Wednesday thwarted a “significant” infiltration attempt by a large group of Bangladeshis along the International Border (IB) in West Bengal, amid an ongoing high alert announced due to turmoil in Bangladesh.

Officials said their personnel stopped about 120-140 Bangladeshi citizens who were trying to cross over to the Indian side. Sources said Bangladeshi nationals were gathering near the border, but they were made to disperse after dispelling their concerns. “These gatherings were prompted by fears of attacks by protesters in Bangladesh,” a BSF official said. — TNS