Members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) thwarted an attempt to push 15 individuals into Bangladesh through Gomastapur border in Chapainawabganj early Saturday.
According to BGB sources, personnel from the Rokonpur Border Outpost (BOP) under Naogaon Battalion (16 BGB) detected an attempt by members of the Border Security Force (BSF)’s Kotalpur Camp under the 88 Battalion to push 15 people into Bangladesh through a river route near Border Pillar 220/MP. The group consisted of two men, eight women, and five children.
BGB immediately took effective measures to prevent the entry, maintaining a firm position along the border. During the incident, the individuals remained on the Indian side of the zero line and were not allowed to enter Bangladesh.
Following several hours of heightened vigilance and coordination, BSF personnel reportedly escorted the group back into Indian territory through the Bhabanipur area adjacent to Border Pillar 220/MP.
Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Ariful Islam Masum, Commanding Officer of Naogaon Battalion (16 BGB), said the situation is being closely monitored. He added that BGB has strengthened surveillance and patrol activities across the border region to prevent push-ins, illegal infiltration, and unauthorized crossings.