Police detain 36 suspected Bangladeshi nationals in Assam's Dhubri district
The group allegedly entered India through a border area in Meghalaya before arriving at a ferry ghat by boat.
Assam police detained 36 men suspected of entering India illegally at Jogamaya Ferry Ghat in Dhubri district on Friday. The group arrived at the ghat by boat at around 10.30 am.
Dhubri Senior Superintendent of Police Debashish Bora said the men are residents of Chapainawabganj district in Bangladesh’s Rajshahi Division. Initial investigations suggest they entered India through the international border in Meghalaya and moved through South Salmara-Mankachar district.
An investigating officer stated the group entered India approximately three days ago. Out of around 120 people on the boat, police identified the 36 individuals and recovered mobile phones and documents.
SSP Bora said the motive of the group is yet to be ascertained and they are being questioned. He added that police are investigating the methods used to enter the country.
The police will take action against the men under existing laws. The border department will process their deportation following consultation with the concerned authorities.