Two Bangladeshi nationals were arrested in Meghalaya’s West Jaintia Hills district for entering India without valid travel documents, police said on Monday.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Monirul Biswas and Lovely Khatun, residents of Bhombag village in Narail district, Khulna division, Bangladesh.
Police intercepted the pair at around 8.30 pm from a vehicle during routine night patrolling by personnel from Dawki police station. The driver of the vehicle, Pynshaibha Khaii, a resident of Wahsarang village in East Jaintia Hills, was also apprehended on suspicion of facilitating their illegal entry and onward travel from Dawki.
A case has been registered at Dawki police station under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025.
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West Jaintia Hills Superintendent of Police, Jagpal Dhanoa Singh, said: “Our patrolling team intercepted the vehicle at around 8.30 pm last night. Upon verification, two Bangladeshi nationals were found without valid travel documents. The driver is suspected to have facilitated their illegal entry and onward movement from Dawki. All three have been arrested, and further investigation is underway.”
Police added that the accused will be produced before the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) court in Amlarem.
Officials said the arrests were part of routine efforts to monitor illegal cross-border movement in the border district. West Jaintia Hills shares a porous boundary with Bangladesh, and authorities have maintained heightened vigilance, particularly in areas such as Dawki, which sees frequent cross-border traffic.
Security personnel have also urged local residents to report any suspicious activity to prevent illegal entry, emphasising the importance of compliance with the Immigration and Foreigners Act.
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