In a significant security development, the Border Security Force (BSF) has detained a young Bangladeshi national near the sensitive international border in Jammu. The apprehension occurred during a routine patrol, raising questions about border infiltration and security protocols.
Apprehension and Initial Findings
The incident took place on Thursday in the forward areas near the international border in Gajansoo, Jammu district. The BSF personnel, while conducting standard border surveillance, identified and apprehended the individual. He was identified as Shariful Islam Bhuiyan, a 19-year-old resident of Comilla district in Bangladesh.
After completing the necessary initial formalities on the ground, the BSF handed over the detainee to the local police for further investigation and legal proceedings. The police have launched a detailed interrogation to uncover the exact reasons behind his presence in the restricted border area.
Recovered Items and Travel Timeline
A search of Shariful's possessions yielded several intriguing items. Officials recovered two mobile phones, multiple debit and credit cards issued by Bangladeshi banks, a blank cheque, and some medicines. These items have been seized for forensic examination and digital analysis.
Preliminary investigation has pieced together his travel itinerary within India. According to an official, Shariful arrived in India on December 1, 2025, landing at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. Following his arrival in the capital, he stayed at multiple hotels in the Paharganj and Karol Bagh areas. His journey then led him to Jammu; he travelled by bus from Delhi via Jalandhar early on December 31.
Questioning and Ongoing Verification
During police questioning, Shariful Islam Bhuiyan presented an explanation for his presence in India. He claimed that he had entered the country for tourism purposes. Furthermore, he stated that he had applied for a visa to Portugal and chose to come to India because there is no Portuguese embassy operating in Bangladesh.
Security agencies are treating these claims with caution and are conducting thorough checks. His travel documents, bank account details, digital devices, and contact lists are being meticulously verified by multiple agencies to establish his true intent and any possible connections. The case remains under active investigation as authorities work to ascertain if there are larger security implications.
