Bangladeshi Human Trafficker Arrested in Meghalaya

A joint operation by the Border Security Force (BSF) and Meghalaya Police led to the arrest of Md Mijan Mia, a 49-year-old Bangladeshi human trafficker, near the Indo-Bangla border in East Khasi Hills. Mia, a resident of Sunamganj district, was apprehended in a jungle area while allegedly preparing for another smuggling operation. He has been under surveillance for his involvement in facilitating illegal entries of Bangladeshi nationals into India and is suspected of engaging in various cross-border smuggling activities. Following his arrest, he was handed over to Dangar police station for further interrogation and legal proceedings, with authorities hoping to disrupt a larger trafficking network. This operation is part of a broader crackdown on illegal cross-border activities in India's northeastern states, which recently included other detentions of foreign nationals in Tripura. The coordinated effort showcases the increased vigilance against human trafficking and smuggling in the region.