A large number of people from neighboring countries gathered at the border between India and Bangladesh and were intercepted by BSF at zero point. (Image source: Screengrab/ANI)
In the footage shot from the border, people are seen gathering at the Patantuli border in Sitarkuchi, Cooch Behar, West Bengal
As Bangladesh emerges from weeks of political and social turmoil as an interim government is formed, several videos emerged on Friday showing large numbers of Bangladeshi nationals gathering at the India-Bangladesh border trying to cross into the Indian side.
Weeks of violence have forced people to flee the country in search of safety. A large number of people from neighboring countries gathered at the border between India and Bangladesh and were intercepted by BSF at zero point.
In the footage shot from the border, people can be seen gathering at the Patanturi border in Sitarkuchi, Cooch Behar, West Bengal.
#watch |Amid the political crisis and violence in Bangladesh, a large number of people from neighboring countries gathered at the India-Bangladesh border. They were intercepted by BSF at Zero Point Vision on the Bangladesh border and captured on the Indian side of Pasantuli… pic.twitter.com/uaqYnyKHX4
— ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2024
In view of the situation at the border, the Border Security Force (BSF) issued a press release on Friday. They said the emerging challenge was mainly security at India's borders with Bangladesh and Pakistan.
Ikramul Haque, a local from Sitalkochi Patantuli said: “Around 9 to 9:30 am, some people from Bangladesh gathered at the border. Some of them Many people are still there. However, the crowds have thinned out a bit now. It's impossible to have a deal with them.
Tourists from Bangladesh arrived at Fulbari Land Customs Station in Jalpaiguri on Friday.
Yunus, 84, was sworn in as head of an interim government on Thursday, replacing Sheikh Hasina, who suddenly resigned and fled to India, plunging the country into chaos amid deadly protests against her government over a controversial employment quota system.
The statement pointed out that Bangladesh has formed an interim government, “We firmly pursue the policy of good neighborliness and friendship with all people of Bangladesh.” Violence broke out after the fall of Hasina's government, and China, which has invested more than 25 billion US dollars in Bangladesh, expressed its sincere hope that Bangladesh will soon Restore social stability.
