Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], September 18 (HBTV): In two different operations, alert troops of BSF Meghalaya successfully thwarted illegal smuggling attempts along the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya by seizing cattle and other contraband items worth more than Rs 16 Lakhs while being smuggled to Bangladesh through the International border of Meghalaya, said an official press release from BSF. 

The operation took place on Tuesday near the International border in Meghalaya.

Acting on specific info, BSF troops of 193 Bn BSF Meghalaya seized a huge quantity of eatable and contraband items along the Indo- Bangladesh border of East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. 

The confiscated items were handed over to the concern customs office for further necessary legal action. 

In another operation, BSF troops of 4th Bn BSF rescued 12 buffaloes from the border area of BOP Hawaitila, while being smuggled to Bangladesh.

Apart from the above operations, BSF troops of 200 Bn BSF Meghalaya seized a large quantity of clothing items while being smuggled to Bangladesh from the International border of Meghalaya. 

Earlier on September 1, the Border Security Forces of Meghalaya, in collaboration with Meghalaya Police, successfully apprehended a Bangladeshi smuggler/Tout near the international border of East Khasi Hills district. 

The individual, identified as Mohd Mijan Mia (49 years), is a resident of Sunamganj district, Bangladesh.

Acting on specific info, troops of 193 Bn BSF Meghalaya in a joint operation with local police, apprehended a Bangladeshi smuggler from the jungle area near the international border. 

During initial questioning, the apprehended individual disclosed that he has been operating as a tout, facilitating the illegal entry of Bangladeshi nationals into India and engaging in smuggling activities. The individual has been handed over to PS Dangar for further investigation and legal proceedings.   

(ANI)