10 Indian citizens removed from no-man's-land in Panchagarh border standoff following repeated push-in attempts and local vigilance
Ten Indian citizens (including 5 men, 2 women, and 3 children) were stranded in the no-man's-land at the Panchagarh border, specifically at Mirgar, Mistripra, Haribasa, Borobari-Prodhanpara, Borodarga, and Ghagra, for approximately 69-75 hours. The incident involved repeated BSF push-in attempts, which were successfully prevented by BGB personnel and local villagers who maintained surveillance using whistles and flashlights. After multiple flag meetings, the situation was resolved early Monday, June 8, 2026, when the group returned to Indian territory.
Affected scope
2 Records| Scope | Source wording |
|---|---|
| 1 · union | হাড়িভাসা ইউনিয়ন |
| 3 · district | তেঁতুলিয়া, বোদা ও সদর উপজেলা |
1 · union
হাড়িভাসা ইউনিয়ন3 · district
তেঁতুলিয়া, বোদা ও সদর উপজেলাInvolved entities
2 RecordsBorder Guard Bangladesh (BGB)
Indian Border Security Force (BSF)
Agencies deployed
Other
Other response agencies
Conducted multiple flag meetings with BSF to address the repeated push-in attempts and negotiated the removal of the stranded group. Held command-level meetings to protest.
Note: Situation resolved after BSF took the group back into Indian territory.
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Formation of informal patrol teams by local citizens and village police to monitor border activity using whistles and flashlights.