Kolkata, March 14 -- The West Bengal Police Special Task Force (STF) on Saturday apprehended Philip Sangma, a Bangladeshi national, for allegedly helping two accused in connection with the murder of activist Sharif Osman Hadi in Bangladesh.

The official stated that the two accused, Faisal and Alamgir, illegally entered India via the Meghalaya border.

Philip Sangma, a border tout, had facilitated Faisal and Alamgir's illegal entry into India through the Haluaghat (Bangladesh) - Dalupara (Meghalaya, India) border area in exchange for money.

He also admitted to entering India illegally through the same border due to police pressure and staying in different places before attempting to return to Bangladesh.

The West Bengal STF said, "The i...