Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Assam Blocks 18 Foreign Nationals at Bangladesh Border
Assam is a state in India that shares a long border with Bangladesh.
The state’s chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, said that 18 people from other countries were stopped from crossing into India.
They were caught at special checkpoints that watch the border.
The police and the Border Security Force are keeping a close eye on the area 24 hours a day.
Even though the crackdown is happening, Indian passport holders can still travel back from Bangladesh.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced 18 foreign nationals were stopped from entering India.
The infiltrators were intercepted along Assam’s 267.5‑km border with Bangladesh.
The state’s Integrated Check Post at Sutarkandi and other ICPs monitor the India‑Bangladesh frontier.
Assam Police and the Border Security Force are enforcing strict 24/7 surveillance to prevent illegal entry.
All Indian passport holders are still allowed to return from Bangladesh despite the crackdown.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam Police, Border Security Force
- What
- 18 foreign nationals were prevented from entering India
- When
- Thursday, July 30, 2024
- Where
- Assam, India, along the 267.5‑km border with Bangladesh
- Why
- To prevent infiltration and protect Assam’s security and identity
- Number of infiltrators prevented
- 18
- Border length
- 267.5 km
- Border security posts
- Integrated Check Post at Sutarkandi, Dawki, Akhaura, Darranga
- Date of announcement
- July 30, 2024
- Responsible agency
- Assam Police and Border Security Force