Between twenty and twenty-five Bangladeshi miscreants aggressively intruded into Indian territory near Border Pillar (BP) reference 2050/7-S at 7:30 PM on February 28, within BOP Putia. The situation escalated when the intruders attempted to seize weapons from BSF personnel. In self-defense, a BSF jawan fired a non-lethal Pump Action Gun (PAG) round at the attackers to protect himself, resulting in injuries to one of the Bangladeshi miscreants, according to the published release.
The intruders, allegedly engaged in smuggling activities in coordination with Indian miscreants, were intercepted by a patrolling team of the Border Security Force (BSF). Upon being cautioned, the miscreants launched a violent attack on the BSF personnel, resulting in serious injuries to one BSF Jawan,” as mentioned in release.
The release further stated, “Both the injured BSF Jawan and the Bangladeshi intruder were immediately evacuated for medical treatment and are currently undergoing treatment at respective hospitals.” Further investigations are underway, and additional details are awaited. Meanwhile, Mumbai Police, under the orders of Deputy Commissioner of Police Praveen Mundhe, conducted searches in Mankhurd, Vashi Naka, Kalamboli, Panvel, Kopri Thane, Kalyan, and Mumbra on Monday and apprehended 16 Bangladeshi intruders. Mumbai Police said, “Under the orders of Dr Praveen Mundhe, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mumbai Zone-1, 14 teams from police stations within Zone-1 conducted searches in Mankhurd, Vashi Naka, Kalamboli, Panvel, Kopri Thane, Kalyan, Mumbra and has apprehended 16 Bangladeshi intruders. Authorities have registered new cases against those with no prior record, while those already facing charges will have this added to their existing files. The investigation is still underway.”
