GUWAHATI : Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said an infiltration attempt was thwarted, and fourteen people have been prevented from entering India by BSF and state police personnel.

Sarma said that the vigil of forces along the international border is underway, and the fight against infiltration will continue.

”A group of 14 illegals were identified and prevented from entering into India by brave jawans of @assampolice and @BSF_India,” the CM posted on X on Friday.

”Our forces are highly alert on the border and thwarting off infiltration attempts,” Sarma said.

He, however, did not mention the border district where the infiltration attempt was thwarted.

Sarma had on Thursday said his government would continue to maintain a ”zero tolerance” policy towards illegal immigration and forced demographic change.

Assam shares a 263-km-long international border with Bangladesh, stretching across Dhubri, South Salmara-Mankachar, Sribhumi and Cachar districts. (Source: PTI)