Two Indian Khasi nationals have been detained with an airgun, ammunition, and a large quantity of contraband goods from the Sylhet border area. A patrol team of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) conducted the operation and made the arrests on Wednesday evening (November 11).

Details of the Arrest

The detainees are two citizens of the Khasi community from Meghalaya state in India. During preliminary interrogation, they reportedly confessed to attempting to smuggle goods into Bangladesh illegally through the border. An airgun and a significant number of bullets were recovered from their possession.

Seizure of Contraband Goods

According to a report by Bangladesh Pratidin, contraband goods valued at approximately Tk 1 crore were seized during the arrest. The specific items included in the seized goods have not been disclosed in detail, but authorities view this as a major bust against a border smuggling network.

Legal Proceedings

The process of handing over the two detained Indian nationals and the seized goods to the relevant police station in Sylhet is underway. Preparations are being made to file cases against them under border and arms laws. BGB sources have stated that an investigation is ongoing to determine if others are involved in this incident.