BSF pushes in 13 people through Cumilla
The individuals remain in BGB custody and will be handed over to the district administration after verification
13 people pushed into Bangladesh through Cumilla border on 22 May 2025. Photo: TBS
Thirteen Bangladeshi nationals, including women and children, were reportedly pushed into Bangladesh by India's Border Security Force (BSF) through the Golabari border in Cumilla Sadar upazila early today (22 May).
The incident occurred around 4am, confirmed Lt Col Mir Ali Ejaz, commander of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Battalion-10.
According to him, the group – comprising three men, three women, and seven children – was pushed across the border by the BSF. A patrol team from BGB-60 detained them shortly after they crossed into Bangladeshi territory.
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The individuals are currently in BGB custody and will be handed over to the district administration following verification, the BGB official added.
