Shillong, July 11 -- The Meghalaya Police, in a joint operation with the Border Security Force (BSF), arrested two Bangladeshi nationals in East Khasi Hills district for allegedly entering India without valid documents.

Two Indian nationals, suspected of facilitating their illegal entry, were also taken into custody.

Based on a tip-off, the joint team intercepted a Guwahati-bound vehicle on the Mawlai bypass near Shillong. All four occupants of the vehicle were detained for questioning.

"During interrogation, two of the individuals failed to produce valid travel documents. They were identified as Bangladeshi nationals. The other two admitted to having assisted them in crossing the international border illegally. The group was en route ...