Assam Police Stop 17 Alleged Bangladeshi Infiltrators

Assam Police said they stopped 17 people suspected of trying to enter Assam illegally.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the action.

He said people with legal documents can enter, but people without valid documents should be sent back.

The police did not say exactly where the group was stopped.

Assam is keeping a close watch on its border with Bangladesh.

The Border Security Force has also increased its patrols.

Officials say they want to prevent anyone from entering Assam illegally.

The people were described as alleged infiltrators, meaning the claim has not been independently established in the report.