Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) prevented an attempt by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) to push three Indian nationals into Bangladesh through the Sholghoria border in Burimari Union of Patgram upazila, Lalmonirhat, early Saturday. The incident occurred near main pillar 833 of the Dhobalsuti Border Outpost area. According to BGB and local sources, BSF members from the Kharkharia camp under India’s 98 Battalion tried to push nine people, including women and children, into Bangladesh under cover of darkness.

Six of them reportedly entered Bangladesh and fled, while three women were stopped by BGB and locals and kept inside Indian territory about 150 yards from the zero line. The Teesta Battalion of BGB stated in a press note that its commanding officer had spoken with the BSF battalion commander, requesting the return of those who had crossed. BGB has since intensified patrols, continued pushback operations, and maintained constant surveillance along the border.

The situation remains under close observation as both border forces communicate to resolve the matter.