5 Bangladeshi nationals arrested in Byrnihat

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaMay 19, 2025

Five Bangladeshi nationals were arrested at Byrnihat in Ri Bhoi district on Monday morning. 

Hafix Sigdah (56) of Narail, Bangladesh, his wife Ujala Begum (35) and their three children – Harim Sigdah, Lejaa Khatun and Alina Khatun – were travelling on a tourist vehicle when they were stopped and found not to possess any valid documents during a naka checking at Byrnihat, police said.

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On enquiry, it was learnt that they were Bangladeshi Nationals who entered India illegally last year and were returning to Bangladesh illegally via Shillong, they said.

A case has been registered and they have been produced in court. Investigation is going on.

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