Archive · 3 Aug 2025
BSF Dismisses Viral Coal Theft Video as 'Mischief'
The Border Security Force (BSF) says a video showing people stealing coal near the India-Bangladesh border is old and meant to make them look bad.
The video shows people, allegedly from Bangladesh, taking coal.
The BSF says they are stopping smuggling.
There have been similar incidents in the past.
In May, the BSF had to fire warning shots to stop people from Bangladesh trying to take coal that had washed up in India.
BSF dismissed a viral video alleging coal theft by Bangladeshi criminals as an attempt to malign their image.
The video reportedly shows individuals carrying sacks, allegedly stolen coal.
The BSF claims the videos are old and that they are effectively checking smuggling.
Incidents of coal theft by Bangladeshi nationals have been reported in areas along the Indo-Bangladesh border.
In May, the BSF fired blank rounds to deter Bangladeshi nationals from entering India to collect coal.
- Who
- BSF and Bangladeshi nationals.
- What
- BSF dismissed a video allegedly showing Bangladeshi criminals stealing coal from India.
- When
- The incident occurred in May and was reported on August 3.
- Where
- Borsora, Cheragaon, and Bagli in South West Khasi Hills along the Indo-Bangladesh border.
- Why
- The BSF believes the videos are posted to malign their image and they are effectively checking smuggling.
- Organization
- BSF Meghalaya Frontier
- Incident
- Coal theft allegations
- Location
- Indo-Bangladesh border
- Alleged perpetrators
- Bangladeshi criminals
- BSF Stance
- Videos are old, meant to malign