𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐢 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬’ 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬

The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) has warned residents of border areas in Meghalaya against aiding the illegal entry of Bangladeshi nationals into the state, expressing concern over the involvement of some locals in cross-border infiltration.

KSU president Lambokstarwell Marngar said the nature of illegal activities along the border has changed, with reports suggesting that certain individuals from border communities are helping Bangladeshi nationals enter India illegally.

He noted that the issue is no longer limited to cross-border trade, but now involves organised assistance to infiltrators.

Marngar said the KSU has instructed all its units, particularly those in border regions, to remain alert and monitor such activities closely. He asserted that the organisation would take strict action against anyone found facilitating illegal entry, regardless of whether they belong to the Khasi community.

He criticised those enabling illegal migrants while the organisation continues its efforts to prevent infiltration into the state, especially in the Khasi homeland of Hynniewtrep.

Marngar urged those involved to stop immediately, warning that continued involvement could lead to serious consequences.

The warning follows recent police action in West Jaintia Hills district. On January 20, police intercepted multiple vehicles along the Dawki route and apprehended 18 Bangladeshi nationals.

The operation also led to the detention of two Indian touts, identified as Meban Dkhar and Melari Rasmut of Lad Demthring, along with the seizure of a vehicle bearing registration number ML04 D 4739.

The arrests have raised concerns about how long the foreign nationals may have been staying undetected in Jowai and nearby areas, officials said.