Fri Sep 20 12:13:50 UTC 2024: ## Assam Police Push Back Two Bangladeshi Nationals Attempting Illegal Border Crossing

**GUWAHATI, Sept 20:** The Assam Police on Friday successfully apprehended and pushed back two Bangladeshi nationals who were attempting to cross the Indo-Bangladesh border illegally in the Karimganj district.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, in a statement on X, highlighted the ongoing efforts to safeguard the state’s borders from unauthorized entry. “In line with our zero tolerance policy toward illegal infiltration, earlier today @assampolice successfully pushed back the following Bangladeshi nationals who attempted to cross the International Border at Karimganj”, he stated.

The individuals apprehended have been identified as Dilara Begum and Shoel Hawladar. Following their detention, the individuals were promptly pushed back across the border, in accordance with established protocols.

This incident highlights the Assam government’s continued commitment to combating illegal infiltration and maintaining the security of its borders.

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