16 rescued from traffickers
BGB (Border Guard Bangladesh) rescued 16 people while they were being trafficked to India through Sadipu border early yesterday. Acting on a tip-off, BGB members of Sadipur camp led by Commander Liakat Ali launched a drive and rescued seven women, six children and three men from the border. The traffickers fled the area, sensing the presence of the BGB men. One of the victims told BGB members that a gang of traffickers took money from them a few days ago, promising good jobs in India. All the victims hail from Najirhat Village at Kalia upazila of Narail district and the traffickers brought them to Sadipur border on Saturday night, BGB sources said. The rescued people were handed over to Benapole police.
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