An attempt by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) to push a woman into Bangladesh through Dewan Ganj border in Jamalpur was foiled following immediate resistance from Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and local residents on Tuesday.
The incident took place at around 11am on Tuesday near border pillar 1076/1 under Patharer Char BOP of Dangdhara union in Dewan Ganj upazila. The woman currently remains positioned on the Indian side of the international zero line.
According to border sources, the woman, aged around 30, attempted to enter Bangladesh by crossing the zero line on Tuesday morning. Upon sensing the movement, BGB personnel and local residents quickly arrived at the spot and obstructed her.
When questioned, she was unable to provide specific details regarding her name, address, or identity, and spoke incoherently. She was later sent back across the zero line.
Confirming the matter in the afternoon, Lieutenant Colonel Hasanur Rahman, commanding officer of Jamalpur Battalion (35 BGB), said that despite an attempt to push a person in at the border, it was unsuccessful due to strict patrolling by BGB.
He added that the woman is still positioned within Indian territory and has not been allowed to enter Bangladesh.
