Bangladeshi Woman Apprehended and Repatriated from Assam

A Bangladeshi woman who entered Assam illegally has been returned to her country. Identified as Lipi Akhtar, she was apprehended in Dhubri and later handed over to Bangladeshi authorities. An investigation revealed she entered India on August 18, 2024, after a lengthy journey involving multiple transport modes.

A Bangladeshi woman who entered Assam illegally was handed over to officials of the neighboring country at the international border in Dhubri district on Monday night, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Assam Police revealed that Lipi Akhtar from Dhaka Division was intercepted in Dhubri after a journey that started on August 18, 2024, which included multiple bus and boat rides spanning over 24 hours. Akhtar was initially apprehended by the Assam Police at Dhubri and later repatriated.

Chief Minister Sarma shared on social media that a search is underway to find other potential accomplices. Meanwhile, BSF Eastern Command additional director general Ravi Gandhi concluded a four-day tour of border areas, including riverine outposts, and held meetings with officials at the Guwahati Frontier headquarters.

(With inputs from agencies.)