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Assam CM says 30 infiltrators blocked at state border
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 06:36 PM
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Assam's chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that security forces stopped about 30 suspected illegal entrants from crossing into the state.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that border security teams intercepted roughly 30 individuals attempting to enter the state illegally. The incident was reported from the Assam border area, where patrols have intensified checks following a rise in cross‑border movements.
The CM described the operation as a coordinated effort by the state police and the Indo‑Myanmar border forces, who identified the suspects during routine surveillance. He added that the individuals were turned back before they could breach the interior districts.
Sarma highlighted the importance of maintaining vigilance along the frontier, noting that the state continues to face challenges from illegal migration. He urged local communities to cooperate with authorities and report any suspicious activity.
The statement comes amid broader national concerns over border security, with the central government urging states to strengthen monitoring mechanisms.
The CM described the operation as a coordinated effort by the state police and the Indo‑Myanmar border forces, who identified the suspects during routine surveillance. He added that the individuals were turned back before they could breach the interior districts.
Sarma highlighted the importance of maintaining vigilance along the frontier, noting that the state continues to face challenges from illegal migration. He urged local communities to cooperate with authorities and report any suspicious activity.
The statement comes amid broader national concerns over border security, with the central government urging states to strengthen monitoring mechanisms.