The Border Security Force (BSF) has successfully pushed back 17 Bangladeshi nationals into Bangladesh through the Raninagar border point in Murshidabad district. This action followed the verification and confirmation of their identities by Bangladeshi authorities. The Murshidabad district administration handed over these individuals to the BSF from the Lalgola holding centre on Saturday.
Details of the Deportation
BSF officials brought the group to the Roshanbagh Sector Headquarters and, after a brief discussion with their counterparts from the Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB), proceeded to push them back across the border. The deportation comes as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal infiltration in the region.
Interrogation and Identification
Police personnel from the Murshidabad Police District and Jangipur Police District conducted thorough interrogations of 26 youths across five phases at different locations. Through these efforts, they identified all 26 individuals as Bangladeshi nationals. Among them, seven were returning to Bangladesh from Kerala, where they had been working as migrant laborers. These individuals had received messages from their agents warning them that the West Bengal government had intensified its crackdown on infiltrators. Consequently, they were caught in the police net while attempting to cross back through Bidupur along the Jalangi border.
Current Status of Holding Centres
Following the deportation of these 17 individuals, the number of inmates at the Lalgola holding centre now stands at nine. In a proactive move, the administration has set up a new holding centre at the Swapan Nagar Market Complex in Bhagawangola to manage any further cases.
Road Blockade Incident
In a separate development, locals staged a road blockade near Bhutgari on the Jalangi-Sekhpara road after the BSF identified a plot of land to construct a camp at Bhutgari. A group of farmers voiced their concerns, complaining that the selected site is fertile land where they cultivate two to three seasonal crops each year. Police and civil administrative officials promptly rushed to the spot and assured the farmers of proper compensation, while emphasizing the necessity of the camp for national security. Following this assurance, the agitators lifted the blockade within 10 minutes, restoring normal traffic flow.
Border Fencing Progress
The administration is now focused on completing border fencing across 105 kilometers of the total 125-kilometer stretch in Murshidabad district, spanning from Farakka to Jalangi. This initiative aims to enhance border security and curb illegal crossings effectively.
