Shillong (Meghalaya), Feb 13: On Sunday, February 11, 2024, at approx 12:05 hrs, BSF troops deployed along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Hawaitila observed an individual heading towards Lakroh Nala, very close to the international border (IB). Upon being stopped by BSF troops, he expressed his displeasure and took the matter as a personal ego since he claimed to be a local Veterinary doctor. On being stopped by BSF troops he started recording video footage of the general bordering area and of the BSF Jawans on duty.
Despite requests from the BSF troops to stop filming, the individual did not adhere to the request. Later, the said veterinary doctor left the area while threatening the BSF troops on duty with dire consequences. After some time, he returned with some villagers, shouting at the BSF troops and recording a video to defame the force.
The allegation levelled by the individual that BSF troop threatened to shoot him and strip him naked is entirely false and misleading propaganda against the BSF troops. BSF personnel deployed at the border are there to protect the civil population residing near the international border. Such unfounded allegations not only harm the morale of the dedicated troops working in challenging conditions but also create unnecessary tensions. The accusations against the Border Security Force are entirely baseless and lacking merit.
In this regard on 12 Feb’ 2024 at about 1600 hrs a meeting was held at office of SDO (Civil) Amalarem chaired by Dr Abhishek Saini, IAS alongwith SDPO Amalarem Sub- Division, Dr Seiboklang Buam, SHO PS- Muktapur and BSF officials. During the meeting the factual position of the issue (which negated the allegations) was brought to the notice of the house and there after the matter was resolved amicably.
Another meeting on the same day at about 1700 hrs was convened, attended by the local MLA Sh Lahkmen Rymbui , Chief advisor to the Government of Meghalaya , Additional Home Secretary Government of Meghalaya, IG Law & Order ( Meghalaya Police), IG Border and IG BSF Meghalaya to discuss about the unfortunate incident. The Inspector General of BSF Meghalaya, after citing the factual facts of the case, assured the house that the BSF is committed towards the larger interest of National security, even in the face of challenges and constraints. The BSF troops are rendering relentless service to the nation.
