Wed Jul 16 06:03:31 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
The article reports two incidents along the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya. In the first, BSF apprehended 26 illegal immigrants in West Garo Hills. In the second incident, two BSF personnel were injured in an attack by suspected cattle smugglers near the Khasimara river in East Jaintia Hills. The smugglers, aided by others from the Bangladeshi side, pelted stones at the BSF personnel after being challenged. BSF fired warning shots, dispersing the attackers and recovering 13 cattle heads.
**News Article:**
**Border Clashes in Meghalaya: BSF Personnel Injured, Illegal Immigrants Apprehended**
*Shillong, Meghalaya – July 16, 2025* – Tensions are high along the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya following two separate incidents, according to the Border Security Force (BSF).
In the first incident, BSF personnel apprehended 26 illegal immigrants from Bangladesh in the West Garo Hills district on July 15th. The individuals were traveling without valid documents.
In a more serious event, two BSF personnel sustained injuries after being attacked by suspected cattle smugglers in the East Jaintia Hills district. The incident occurred near the Khasimara river in the early hours of July 12th. According to an FIR lodged with Meghalaya Police, BSF troops encountered a group of approximately 20 individuals with 30-40 cattle heads on the Bangladeshi side of the border.
When challenged, the individuals, reinforced by another group of 40-50 from across the border, attempted to cross into Indian territory and began pelting stones at the BSF. In response to the attack and for self defense, BSF troops fired several warning shots and blank rounds, dispersing the attackers. Thirteen cattle heads were recovered at the scene.
“Further investigation is under way,” the BSF stated in a press release.
These incidents highlight the ongoing challenges of border management in the region and concerns over cross-border smuggling activities.
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