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Crime
12 Bangladeshis, Including 3 Children, Detected in Assam: Trafficking Suspected
✍️ India Today
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 05:37 PM
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Border officials in Assam discovered 12 Bangladeshis, three of whom were children, in a suspected trafficking operation.
Border officials in Assam discovered 12 Bangladeshis, including three children, near the border region in a suspected trafficking setup.
The group was detained by police who are investigating whether they were smuggled across the India‑Bangladesh frontier for illegal labor or other exploitation.
Assam Police have coordinated with immigration and customs officials to trace the origin and intended destination of the individuals, reviewing CCTV footage and travel documents.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns over cross‑border trafficking in the region and has prompted authorities to intensify patrols and surveillance along the frontier.
The group was detained by police who are investigating whether they were smuggled across the India‑Bangladesh frontier for illegal labor or other exploitation.
Assam Police have coordinated with immigration and customs officials to trace the origin and intended destination of the individuals, reviewing CCTV footage and travel documents.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns over cross‑border trafficking in the region and has prompted authorities to intensify patrols and surveillance along the frontier.