The Border Security Force (BSF) in Meghalaya has thwarted an infiltration attempt along the International Border in the West Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya. During the operation on August 19, three Bangladeshi nationals--two males and one female--along with three Indian facilitators, were apprehended.

The apprehended illegal Bangladeshi migrants and their Indian accomplices have been handed over to the concerned police station for further legal action. Further investigation is underway, officials said.