BGB said the incident occurred around 5:10 am on Friday (July 24) in the area adjacent to border pillar 152/1-S under the jurisdiction of Joypur BOP, under Kushtia Battalion (47 BGB).

According to BGB, members of the Char Meghna camp of the 146 BSF battalion attempted to bring eight unidentified individuals into Bangladesh by swimming across the river. Among them were two men, four women, and two third-gender individuals.

Patrolling BGB members detected the matter and immediately prevented them from entering Bangladesh. Later, in the face of the firm stance of BGB members and locals, the individuals returned to Indian territory via the river.

Commander of Kushtia 47 BGB Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Rashed Kamal Rony, said BGB is always vigilant and ready to prevent any kind of illegal infiltration and attempts to violate border laws at the border.

He further said that BGB continues to perform its duties with professionalism, vigilance, and responsibility to ensure the country's border security and maintain peace and order in the border areas.