An Indian national was detained by the 52 Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) unit for illegal entry into Bangladesh through the Barlekha border area of Moulvibazar. The arrest took place around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday during an operation conducted by the Biyanibazar Battalion under the BOC Tila Border Outpost. The detainee, identified as Md. Ali Hussen, 32, from Karimganj district in India, was apprehended approximately three kilometers inside Bangladesh territory at Madhabkund.
According to BGB, initial questioning confirmed his Indian citizenship. During the search, authorities recovered several Indian identification documents, including a voter ID card, PAN card, and Aadhaar card issued by the Indian Election Commission. The detained individual reportedly admitted to crossing the border to conduct business related to mobile phone display products.
BGB Commander Ataur Rahman Sujon stated that further verification, intelligence investigation, and legal procedures are underway regarding the incident.