Guwahati, May 22 -- The Assam Police, in cooperation with the Border Security Force (BSF), deported a Bangladeshi national, who had illegally entered Assam on May 15.

In an 'X' post, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the Bangladeshi citizen was handed over to Border Guards Bangladesh on Friday.

"A Bangladeshi national, who illegally entered Assam was apprehended by Assam Police on 15 May. In cooperation with BSF, the individual was handed over to Border Guards Bangladesh. Detect and Deport is being implemented in thoroughness to contain illegal immigration," the 'X' post from CM Himanta said.

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