Dhubri, Assam: In a significant operation, Assam Police apprehended Smt. Lipi Akhtar, a resident of Dhaka Division, Bangladesh, who had illegally crossed into Indian territory. Akhtar was handed back to Bangladeshi authorities after being intercepted by the police in Dhubri.
According to the investigation, Akhtar entered India in the early hours of August 18, 2024, at Sukchar, South Salmara District, following an arduous journey involving multiple bus and boat rides that spanned over 24 hours. After taking temporary shelter at a house in Sukchar, she proceeded to Dhubri by boat, where she was apprehended by Assam Police.
Authorities have launched a manhunt to trace other potential accomplices or infiltrators who may have aided Akhtar in her illegal entry.
In a related development, Assam Police also apprehended three Bangladeshi nationals who entered India from the Tripura side last night. The individuals were identified as MD Abu Shaid, son of Abdul Adud from Akhila village, Rajshahi district; Asadul Islam, son of the late Atabur Rahman from Godagari village, Rajshahi district; and MD Sarwar, son of MD Satabur Rahaman, also from Godagari village, Rajshahi district. One of the men was found in possession of an Aadhaar card, indicating that this was his second entry into India. The three individuals, who intended to travel to Chennai for labor work, have since been pushed back to Bangladesh.
The Assam Police continue to intensify their efforts to prevent illegal crossings along the international border.
