Guwahati, March 3: The 66th Battalion of the Border Security Force on March 2 thwarted a suspected attempt to smuggle contraband across the India-Bangladesh international border in Assam’s Dhubri district, intercepting a man in the Bhogdahar sector with liquor and firecrackers believed to be meant for illegal export.
Acting on inputs gathered during routine border patrol, BSF personnel noticed a man moving under suspicious circumstances near the border fencing in the Bhogdahar area. On conducting a search, troops recovered 25 bottles of Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) along with two large bags containing a sizeable quantity of firecrackers. Security officials said preliminary findings suggest the items were intended for unlawful transportation into Bangladesh, where such goods are known to fetch higher prices in informal markets.
The accused was identified as Adam Ali, son of late Ajgar Ali, a resident of Dighaltari Part-I under Patamari in Dhubri district. Following his apprehension, BSF personnel handed him over, along with the seized materials, to Dhubri Sadar Police Station for further legal proceedings. Officer-in-Charge Pritam Das confirmed that a case had been registered and that the accused remained in police custody.
Investigators said efforts were underway to determine whether the accused acted alone or was linked to a larger smuggling network operating in the Patamari and Bhogdahar areas.
The Bhogdahar belt has long been regarded as sensitive due to recurring instances of cross-border illegal trade, including cattle and narcotics trafficking. Officials said the latest seizure highlights shifting patterns in contraband movement and reflects the continued vigilance maintained by border guarding forces in the region.
