BSF lodges strong protest against illegal crossing by Bangladeshi miscreants, abduction of personnel
Sep 24, 2024
New Delhi [India], September 24 : The Border Security Force (BSF) has lodged a "strong protest" with its Bangladesh counterpart, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), against illegal crossing by Bangladeshi miscreants and abduction of its personnel.
"In a serious breach of border security, a personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) was abducted during a routine patrol near the Biral border in Dinajpur, India," as per an official release.
As per the BSF, the incident involved a group of 15 to 20 illegal Bangladeshi miscreants who crossed into Indian territory and forcibly took the BSF jawan into Bangladesh and was put in the custody of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).
"In response to this alarming situation, the Inspector General of BSF North Bengal has promptly reached out to the Region Commander of the North West Region, BGB, demanding the immediate release of the abducted jawan," as per the release.
The BSF actively worked to secure the safe return of its personnel. The jawan was returned by BGB after the meeting between the Sector Commanders.
The BSF has condemned this act of aggression and lodged a formal protest against the actions of the Bangladeshi miscreants. In a statement, the BSF emphasised the importance of maintaining peaceful relations along the border and urged the BGB to instruct its citizens to refrain from such unlawful activities, the force stated in the release.
"The BSF remains committed to its policy of "ZERO FIRING" along the border and seeks cooperation from BGB to ensure safety and security for all," as per the release.