NewzVille Desk
BSF troops’ 71 Battalion of Malda Sector, saved the lives of 10 Bangladeshi nationals, including three children, three women and four men, after their boat capsized in the strong currents of the River Ganga.
Among those rescued was a 30-day-old infant in critical condition, who was provided immediate first aid and rushed to the nearest government hospital. The infant is now reported to be stable and in normal condition.
The incident occurred on the evening of 12 September 2026, when BSF personnel deployed near Border out Post Khandua noticed several persons struggling in the strong river current and at risk of drowning.
Sensing the gravity of the situation, the troops immediately launched a rescue operation and rushed to the spot in a speed boat.
After sustained and determined rescue efforts, BSF personnel successfully rescued all 10 persons from the river and brought them to safety.
The rescued persons told BSF that they are residents of Joharpur village, Bangladesh, and were travelling from Chapai Nawabganj to Joharpur.
While crossing the Padma (Ganga) River, their boat suddenly capsized, throwing all the occupants into the river. Owing to the strong current, they were swept towards the Indian side.
BSF safely handed over all 10 Bangladeshi nationals to the troops of 53 Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) after completion of all necessary formalities.
