Hilsa seized by BSF from India-Bangladesh border

Consignment was being transported in jute bags by suspected smugglers

The Telegraph Calcutta Published 23.08.20, 02:02 AM

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The BSF seized nearly 600kg of hilsa from the riverine India-Bangladesh border on Saturday.

The consignment in jute bags was being transported by suspected smugglers swimming alongside. The men managed to flee, the BSF said.

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Hilsa seized by BSF from India-Bangladesh border

Consignment was being transported in jute bags by suspected smugglers

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