The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) allegedly attempted to push 10 people into Bangladesh through the Lathitila-Kachurgul border in Juri upazila of Moulvibazar yesterday, but the attempt was thwarted by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).

The incident unfolded in the border area throughout the day; the group comprised two men, seven women and a child, who eventually returned to Indian territory, said BGB.

Lt Col Ataur Rahman, commander of the Beanibazar Battalion (52 BGB), said the Indian BSF has continued attempting to push people illegally into Bangladesh using new tactics, including local brokers, specific networks and informants operating along the border.

BGB maintains a "zero tolerance" policy towards any form of illegal infiltration or push-in attempt along the border and remains alert and proactive in safeguarding the country's border security and sovereignty, he added.

Security has been further strengthened along the Barlekha and Juri borders in Moulvibazar district, he said. The BGB has increased surveillance, stepped up patrols and intensified intelligence activities in the border areas.

He also alleged that some local residents have been cooperating with such push-in attempts and said the BGB remains alert and will take strict action against anyone found involved.