Published: 01:09 AM, 14 September 2026
BSF saves 10 Bangladeshi nationals from drowning
In a swift and courageous rescue operation, alert troops of 71 Battalion BSF, 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 Ganga River.
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, BSF said in a social media post.
The incident occurred on Saturday evening, when BSF personnel deployed near Border outpost 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 in Bangladesh, and were travelling from Chapainawabganj 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.
