The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained an Indian citizen for illegally crossing the border through the Bagbhandar area in Lalmonirhat late on Wednesday.
The arrested is Md Mozaffar Hossain, 48, son of Mohammad Ali, from Madarganj village under Sahibganj police station's jurisdiction in Cooch Behar, India.
Major Mofazzal Hossain, commander of the 15th BGB Battalion in Lalmonirhat, confirmed the information.
According to a statement by the BGB, they received a tip-off regarding two Indian men illegally crossing into Bangladesh near border pillar 957/MP in the Dalvita area under Bhurungamari police station, Kurigram.
The individuals were reportedly spotted behaving suspiciously around 600 yards inside the Bangladesh border at the Votahat market.
In response, a regular BGB patrol team, led by the commander of the Bagbhandar Border Outpost (BOP), reached the location around 8:15pm. They approached the two suspects for questioning. Initially, both claimed to be Bangladeshi and said they were at the market to purchase medicine.
However, when further challenged, one of the men fled back into Indian territory, while the other was apprehended. Later, he was turned over to Bhurungamari police.
A case has been filed against him for illegal entry into Bangladesh, said Major Mofazzal Hossain.
