Guwahati, Aug. 27 -- A total of 51 suspected Bangladeshi nationals, allegedly entering Assam illegally, were detained near the international border in Sribhumi district between August 24 and 26, and subsequently pushed back, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed.

Of the total, 30 individuals were apprehended on Sunday (August 24) and 21 on Tuesday (August 26) near the Sribhumi border.

"In two separate instances, we PUSHED BACK 21 illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators from the Sribhumi sector, further bolstering our anti-infiltration efforts," Sarma posted on X on Tuesday evening.

The chief minister added that the government will continue its crackdown on illegal entries from Bangladesh. "HIT where it hurts the most, send them back to...