BSF Secures Meghalaya Border: Denies Illegal Entry Claims

The Border Security Force (BSF) has dismissed reports of illegal entry by Bangladeshi nationals along the 443-km India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya. This follows claims that Awami League leader Ishak Ali Khan Panna died trying to escape into India. The BSF said the story is fabricated, and local sources confirm no such incident occurred.

The Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday refuted reports of illegal entry from Bangladesh along the 443-km stretch of the Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya.

The paramilitary force responded after media in Bangladesh claimed Awami League leader Ishak Ali Khan Panna died of a heart attack while attempting to flee into India via Meghalaya's Dawki. The BSF termed the narrative as completely unfounded and assured that the border is fully secure.

Further investigations revealed that Panna reportedly died within Bangladeshi territory, quelling rumors of illegal crossing into India.

(With inputs from agencies.)