Guwahati, Aug. 27 -- Security agencies in Assam and neighboring northeastern states have grown increasingly concerned over the rising influence of radical groups in Bangladesh and the possible spillover effects in the region.

According to a report by The Assam Tribune, intelligence sources believe that jihadi outfits may exploit Assam's ongoing eviction drives to radicalize youth from a particular community.

Citing senior police officials, the report notes that Bangladesh-based outfit Jamaat-e-Islami has gained significant strength, raising alarms in Assam's security circles.

Intelligence agencies have also flagged Pakistan's renewed diplomatic and intelligence-level outreach to Bangladesh as a potential red flag.

Notably, Pakistan's ...