Bangladeshi tout held in Meghalaya

Shillong: The BSF has apprehended a tout from Bangladesh near the international border in East Khasi Hills district for facilitating cross-border smuggling, reports Manosh Das. He has been identified as Mohammad Mijan Mia, 49, a resident of Sunamganj district in Bangladesh.“Acting on specific info, troops of 193 Bn BSF Meghalaya in a joint operation with local police apprehended the Bangladeshi smuggler from the jungle area near the international border on Saturday. During initial questioning, the apprehended individual disclosed that he has been operating as a tout, facilitating the illegal entry of Bangladeshi nationals into India and engaging in smuggling activities,” the BSF on Sunday said, adding that he has been handed over to Dangar police station.

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