BSF stops hundreds of Bangladeshis 'attempting to sneak into Indian territory'
Wednesday, 7 August 2024 () The Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday prevented a group of over 120-140 Bangladeshi nationals from entering India at the North Bengal frontier. With the help of Border Guard Bangladesh, the group, including women and children, was dispersed. This occurred during violent protests in Bangladesh, forcing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee.
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In a swift response to the escalating unrest in Bangladesh, Meghalaya has imposed a night curfew along its international border, effective immediately from 6 pm to 6 am daily. This measure restricts..