Bijoynagar: Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has arrested a couple while they were attempting to enter India illegally through the Kauhati border of Bijoynagar upazila of the district. The couple was identified as Gautam Chandra Das, 55, from Muradnagar upazila of Cumilla district, and his wife Kabita Rani Das, 45.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Gautam Chandra Das’s father-in-law’s house is in Agartala, India. His mother-in-law had recently passed away, prompting the couple to attempt to go to Agartala illegally to attend her Shradh, a post-death ritual.
Lieutenant Colonel Farah Mohammad Imtiaz, Commander of BGB-25 Battalion, stated that a patrol team in the area arrested the couple during their illegal crossing attempt. He also mentioned that preparations are underway to take legal action against them.